Vice President Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman has lauded the Government of Balochistan, its Provincial Assembly and Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti for taking a historic step toward ending child marriage by advancing crucial legislation aimed at blocking the practice. She said that Sindh government had passed Sindh Child Marriage Restraint 2013, followed by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) in 2025 which she tirelessly worked for, and urged Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to enact the same protections to safeguard the rights and future of young girls across Pakistan. Sherry Rehman emphasized that ending child marriage is only the first step in improving the lives of girls and women nationwide. “The next step is expanding women’s access to healthcare, educating families on birth spacing, and strengthening nutrition and education systems as public goods for all children,” she added. “When women are empowered to make adult life choices, they contribute significantly to the economy, raise healthier children, promote literacy, and protect the environment.” Referencing the UNFPA Annual Report 2024, she added: “Every 50 minutes, a woman in Pakistan dies from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. Reiterating her message, she said: “When we empower women, we empower Pakistan.”
Sherry hails landmark legislation on child marriage
Published on: November 19, 2025 10:58 PM