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The Conundrum Of Family Justice In Pakistan

The current legal framework in Pakistan, particularly the Guardian and Wards Act 1890, struggles to establish clear guidelines for visitation rights, resulting in inconsistent court rulings that can negatively impact children’s well-being. This situation leads to an unfair distribution of visitation time between parents, a lack of defined welfare standards for minors, and insufficient monitoring of custodial arrangements, which may…

THE PRISONS CRISIS OF PAKISTAN

Pakistan’s prison system is at a breaking point, with over 102,000 inmates crammed into overcrowded, under-resourced facilities. Prison conditions in Pakistan fall significantly short of international standards, with inmates facing numerous systemic challenges, including severe overcrowding, unhygienic living conditions, insufficient access to clean water, nutritious food and healthcare, exploitative labour practices,…

Pakistan Home To 19 Million Child Brides, Says Report

LAHORE: Pakistan is home to nearly 19 million child brides and ranks 6th globally in early child marriages, the participants of a seminar organised to mark the International Day of the Girl were informed on October 12. The speakers said the girls in Pakistan face stark challenges in their education,…

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