Sara Sharif's grandfather granted guardianship of her siblings in Pakistan
Summary
Sara Sharif's paternal grandfather has been given legal guardianship of her five siblings by a court in Pakistan. The children, who have British citizenship, have been living in Pakistan since 2023, and their grandfather says they will be able to return to the UK if they want.Key Facts
- Sara Sharif was murdered in 2023 by her father and stepmother, who were later convicted and sentenced to long prison terms.
- Sara’s siblings, aged 4 to 16, were taken to Pakistan by their father, stepmother, and uncle after the murder.
- The siblings were found by police at their grandfather’s home in Pakistan and initially placed in state care.
- The grandfather was first given temporary custody in October 2023 and was recently granted full guardianship by the Pakistani court.
- All siblings except the youngest are attending school in Pakistan.
- The children have been made wards of court in England, with Surrey County Council trying to bring them back but eventually stopping legal attempts in Pakistan.
- The grandfather plans to keep the children’s British citizenship so they may choose to return to the UK.
- Sara’s uncle was also convicted and sentenced for causing or allowing her death.
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