Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court heard a case regarding the custody of children of a Pakistani-origin American ex-couple.
The court issued notices to the mother of the children currently residing in Pakistan and adjourned the hearing for four weeks.
The petition has been filed by the children’s father, Ashar Ali.
According to the petitioner’s lawyer, both parents separated in the United States, where custody of the children was initially granted to the mother.
Advocate Adnan Khatti stated that under a U.S. court arrangement, the father was also granted scheduled visitation rights, including custody from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm daily.
He further alleged that after some time, the mother, Fiza Farid, brought the children to Pakistan without informing the father.
The lawyer argued that bringing the children to Pakistan violated U.S. court orders, and the father learned about the relocation through the embassy.
It was also stated in the petition that investigations are underway in the United States against Fiza Farid in connection with alleged fraud involving healthcare exports during the COVID-19 period.
The petition claims that she may have traveled to Pakistan via Mexico and that the case falls under the Hague Convention, which supports the return of children to their country of habitual residence.
Pakistan is also a signatory to the Hague Convention.
The case involves two children: 7-year-old Anaya and 5-year-old Ali.
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