Alhamdulillah, the Atif reunification story is a powerful example of hope and faith. After 28 long years, Atif, who went missing in 1998, is finally reunited with his family. This emotional reunion shows how determination, technology, and human effort through Mera Pyara – Virtual Center for Child Safety bring families back together, even after decades.
Atif was originally from Rawalpindi. In 1998, at the age of 4 years old, he traveled to Lahore with his mother and sadly lost his life there. His parents were both speech and hearing-impaired, which made it very difficult for them to seek help or report the incident properly. Because of this, Atif could not be traced back to his family.
When Atif was found abandoned, a kind person ensured his safety by admitting him to SOS Village, where he received care, education, and support. May Allah reward those who looked after him. When he turned 18, a citizen adopted him, and he continued his life in a safe environment. However, the wish to find his real family always remained in his heart.
Years later, Atif himself contacted the Mera Pyara - Virtual Center for Child Safety team at Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) to search for his roots. He shared the few details he remembered: his father made number plates, and he had a leg condition from birth for which treatment was arranged.
The Mera Pyara team began tracing his background. His childhood photo and details were shared on Mera Pyara’s official social media platforms.
By Allah’s grace, the post reached Saudi Arabia, where Atif’s brother, Muhammad Waqas, saw it. He immediately recognized his long-lost brother and contacted the team. He confirmed the family details and Atif’s medical condition, which matched the information already shared.
After proper verification, the brothers were connected. This emotional reunion after 28 years is filled with tears, disbelief, and gratitude. A family bond, once thought lost forever, is restored.
This Atif reunification reflects the mission of Mera Pyara — to bring every lost child back home.
But the mission continues.
Mera Pyara still have 1,867 unidentified children data whose families are being searched, and so far, no leads have been found. You can view their profiles on the Mera Pyara website, PSCA Public Safety App, and Mera Pyara’s official social media platforms.
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