Orphan Center Head Says Guardian Consented Before Boy Was Placed With Contractor

PothikTV News Desk: 21 October 2026, 7:18 am

The head of the Khudi orphan center in Multan has stated that the legal guardian of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas was taken into confidence before the teenager was placed with contractor Tauqeer Nazir. The statement comes following the tragic death of the boy, who was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle driven by the contractor.

Shoaib Hyder, head of the Khudi orphan center, told ARY News that Waseem’s paternal uncle served as his legal guardian. According to Hyder, the uncle had requested that the child receive training so he could earn a living. Based on that request, Waseem was placed with Nazir to learn electrical work.

Hyder clarified that the center had received no prior complaints regarding the contractor, noting that Waseem had been sent to work with him only seven to eight days before the fatal incident occurred. The center chief also addressed questions regarding the institution’s legal status, revealing that Khudi is currently registered with the Punjab Charity Commission and has applied for registration with the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, with approval expected soon.

The Khudi center currently provides care for 150 orphans. Waseem Abbas, originally a resident of Muzaffargarh, had been admitted to the institution in 2021 alongside his brother and cousin, according to center officials.

The incident occurred in a private housing society in Multan, where Waseem died after being hit by a speeding car. Multan police subsequently arrested Tauqeer Nazir, accused of chasing the teenager in his vehicle, and seized the car involved. A formal case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

In his initial statement to the police, Nazir acknowledged that Waseem was learning electrical work under his supervision. The suspect claimed the boy frequently left work without permission and that he had attempted to catch him. Nazir stated he drove his car behind the teenager intending only to stop him.

Police reports indicate that after the teenager left the job, the contractor initially pursued him on foot. Nazir then followed him in a car accompanied by another individual, identified as Amjad Ali. During the chase, the speeding vehicle hit Waseem, causing him to strike the gate of a house. He died at the scene.

Orphanage administrator Jawad Haider confirmed that Waseem was an orphan living at the facility who had been assigned to Nazir for vocational learning. Police confirmed that comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.