The Punjab Assembly has approved a strict law against underage marriage. Lawmakers passed the amendment bill with a clear majority. As a result, the new law aims to protect children and discourage early marriages across the province. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 will face punishment if they marry minors. In addition, the law […]
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Balochistan bans child marriages with strict penalties
QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Monday passed a landmark law banning child marriage across the province, introducing strict penalties for those involved in underage unions. The legislation defines a child as anyone under the age of 18 and aims to curb a practice long driven by poverty and cultural norms. Under the new law, individuals […]
Balochistan cabinet to approve Early Child Marriage Restraint Act
The Early Child Marriage Restraint Act, prepared by Social Welfare Department to overcome the menace of child marriages has been submitted to the Provincial Cabinet for approval. Balochistan is on the top of the maternal mortality rate due to weak health and performing tough chores, as a result of underage marriage, an official of the […]
Bride 11 years old, groom 40 years old – an odd marriage foiled in Lodhran
The police are after the suspects of underage marriage in Chak No. 41M, of Lodhran, where a man allegedly married off his 11-year-old daughter to a 40-year-old man. Ashraf Mai, wife of Abdul Shakoor, told the police that she went to her parents and when she returned after a few days, her daughter was missing. […]