A spokesman for the State Department continued, saying that the US believes it is its duty to uphold security measures to protect the international adoption process.
The representative stated, “US laws include strict requirements for accreditation,” and went on to say that the laws also cover oversight of foreign organizations in cases of international adoption.
The official insisted, “We value the Pakistani authorities’ cooperation on these matters.”
Burney, who oversees the non-profit Sarim Burney Welfare Trust International, was arrested on June 5 as he arrived at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after his visit to the United States.
A spokesman for the State Department continued, saying that the US believes it is its duty to uphold security measures to protect the international adoption process.
The representative stated, “US laws include strict requirements for accreditation,” and went on to say that the laws also cover oversight of foreign organizations in cases of international adoption.
The official insisted, “We value the Pakistani authorities’ cooperation on these matters.”
Burney, who oversees the non-profit Sarim Burney Welfare Trust International, was arrested on June 5 as he arrived at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after his visit to the United States.
