Pakistan cracks down on illegal organ trade

Pakistani authorities said on Wednesday (Feb 18) they have intensified a crackdown on the illegal trade of bodily organs after a high-profile death due to an illegal kidney transplant. - AFP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities said on Wednesday (Feb 18) they have intensified a crackdown on the illegal trade of bodily organs after a high-profile death due to an illegal kidney transplant.

Police in central Punjab province launched the operation against organ trade rackets after the death of the 34-year-old daughter of top comedian Umar Sharif on Tuesday.