The Sindh government has decided to take control of the Sarim Burney Welfare Trust’s affairs following arrest of the trust’s chief Sarim Burney over allegations of child trafficking.
The social activist is accused of trafficking children from Pakistan to the USA.
As per details, the Sindh government’s Department of Social Welfare has issued directives to this effect.
According to the letter, the Department of Social Welfare will now manage the orphanage affairs previously overseen by Sarim Burney.
Sarim Burney was arrested on June 5 upon his return from the USA following a request from the American Consulate.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered first information report (FIR) against rights activist Sarim Burney for allegedly trafficking newborn babies to United States (US).
