Islamabad Bans Child Marriage in Landmark Move, Clerics Call It ‘Un-Islamic’
May 28, 2025
A historic bill banning child marriages was passed by the Pakistani National Assembly, but it only applies to citizens of Islamabad, the country's capital. The law imposes severe penalties, such as jail term and heavy fines, and increases the legal marriage age for both boys and girls from 16 to...
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