The Child Protection Bureau has revoked the registration of Idara Al-Khuda, a child welfare institution in Multan, amid concerns over its child safeguarding and supervision procedures following the death of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas.
According to an official notification, the bureau has informed the institution’s general secretary of the decision and forwarded copies of the cancellation notice to the relevant government departments.
The notification reportedly highlights shortcomings in child protection arrangements and raises questions about the institution’s responsibility to monitor the safety and whereabouts of children under its care.
The action follows the death of Waseem Abbas, who was allegedly chased and deliberately run over by a contractor in a private housing society in Multan.
Attendance Records Raise Further Questions
According to information obtained by Samaa, Waseem had been marked absent from Idara Al-Khuda since October 11.
The news outlet also obtained the institution’s attendance records, raising questions about how his absence was handled and whether appropriate steps were taken to establish his whereabouts and ensure his safety.
Waseem had reportedly been living at the orphanage for five years before being sent to work as an apprentice under an electrical contractor.
His death prompted a criminal investigation and renewed scrutiny of the arrangements governing the placement and supervision of children residing in welfare institutions.
The cancellation of Idara Al-Khuda’s registration marks a significant development in the case, as concerns continue over the institution’s monitoring procedures and the circumstances leading to the teenager’s death.