Pakistani celebrities react as death of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas in Multan sparks calls for justice
The death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan, Pakistan, has sparked public outrage and calls for justice from celebrities. The teenager was allegedly killed by a contractor after an argument while working at a private housing society.
Why it matters
The incident has drawn attention to the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children in institutional care and the need for labor accountability.
--> Home Life & Style Pakistani celebrities react as death of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas in Multan sparks calls for justice The death of orphaned teenager Waseem Abbas sparked outrage' actors like Yumna Zaidi, Mishi Khan demand justice
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> PHOTO: Screengrab The death of 15-year-old Muhammad Waseem Abbas in Multan prompted an outpouring of grief and anger on social media, with Pakistani celebrities and public figures calling for justice and questioning the failure to protect a vulnerable child.
Actors Yumna Zaidi, Mishi Khan, Ahsan Khan, Sehar Khan and Faizan Sheikh and more were among those reported to have reacted to the tragedy, which has also drawn attention to the safety of children sent away from institutional care to learn vocational skills.
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