If you are wondering whether a child can be adopted in Pakistan and taken abroad, the answer is yes. A child may be legally adopted in Pakistan and, subject to compliance with applicable legal requirements, may also be taken abroad.
Child adoption is legal in Pakistan. After fulfilling the required legal formalities, a child may be adopted through the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau or, in appropriate cases, directly from the biological parents in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
In every province, the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau works for the safety, care, and welfare of neglected and vulnerable children. If you are eligible and in need, you may adopt a child through these centers by following the proper legal procedure and submitting the required application.
A child may also be adopted directly from the biological parents. For this purpose, a guardianship petition must be filed in the court under the Guardians and Wards Act, along with proof of the parents’ consent and evidence of the applicant’s intention, suitability, and financial capacity.
If there are no competing claims for guardianship and the biological parents formally provide their statements and affidavits in favor of the applicant before the court, the guardianship/adoption may be granted. However, all legal requirements and procedural conditions must be fulfilled as required by law.
