National & Provincial Law - Page 2

The Age Of Consent And The Borders Of Belief

ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025 marks a pivotal step toward a safer, progressive Pakistan KARACHI. Child rights organisations and advocates, along with concerned citizens, have warmly welcomed the passage of recent legislation on child marriages, describing it as a landmark step toward protecting the rights and well-being of children. “The passage of the ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025…

Laws and domestic workers

ON assuming power after his landslide victory in West Pakistan in the 1970 elections, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto introduced five labour welfare laws and brought in amendments in other laws applicable to industrial and commercial establishments. These laws pertained to the education of workers’ children, the constitution of a workers’ welfare…

LHC directed Punjab Government to revise Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929

LAHORE: Declaring the definition of ‘child’ in the Child Marriage Act, 1929…

Aseefa Bhutto, Sindh Health Minister, MPs Unite For Stronger Breastfeeding, Nutrition Laws

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal…

Punjab Set to Fix Minimum Age for Marriage at 18

ISLAMABAD: Following the example of Sindh and Islamabad, the Punjab government is set to introduce the Child Marriage Restraint Act, fixing the minimum legal age for marriage at 18 years. Those found violating the law will face strict punishment. This was revealed by Qaisar Mehmood, Divisional Coordinator of the Punjab…

IHC Allows 15-Year-Old Girl to Live with Husband

The Islamabad High Court has allowed a 15-year-old girl to live with her husband, ruling that “while underage marriage is valid under Shariah, it is considered a crime under Pakistani law.” Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued the detailed judgment in the case of Madiha Bibi, who had married of her…

Changes To Seminary Law May Open New Can Of Worms

ISLAMABAD: Although the government managed to secure parliamentary approval for an ordinance promulgated to satisfy Maulana Fazlur Rehman and a group of seminary boards, their registration may be hampered by the fact that the law only applies to the capital territory. During Wednesday’s proceedings, the National Assembly passed the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act…

Female Convert To Islam Told To Move Guardians Court For Kids’ Custody

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed a female convert to Islam to approach a guardians & wards court to seek the custody of her children from her former husband, who is Hindu. The direction came on a petition of Laxmee, who changed her name to Maria after her conversion…

Birth, Death Registration Free Under New Rules: Speakers

TAXILA: To raise awareness about the newly introduced Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2025, a seminar was organised by the district administration in collaboration with the local government and Community Development department at the District Council Hall in Attock on 1st August. Officials, including the deputy director of local government, delivered…

SHC Orders Girl’s Ossification Test In Free-will Marriage Case

The Sindh High Court on 31-July-2025 directed the medical superintendent of Services Hospital to conduct an ossification test on a girl to determine her age in a free-will marriage case as the family of the girl claims she is a minor. The direction came on a petition of Shireen and…

Provinces Must Set Legal Marriage Age At 18: NA Body

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on 17th July recommended that both national and provincial governments establish a uniform legal marriage age of 18 years for both men and women. A meeting of the Committee on Gender of Mainstreaming, held here, observed that this change will help reduce health risks associated with…

First Kalash Marriage Bill Cleared By Law Department

Legislation aims to protect and formalise the marital customs of the community Peshawar. In a landmark step toward preserving cultural heritage, Pakistan’s first indigenous Kalash Marriage Bill has successfully passed vetting by the Law Department and will soon be presented to the cabinet before being tabled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

Civil Society For Sustainable Strategy To End Child Labour

LAHORE: Civil society organisations, academic institutions and the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) called on the Punjab government to adopt a comprehensive and sustainable child labour eradication strategy to uphold children’s rights and protect them from economic exploitation. This call to action was made during the Provincial Policy Dialogue…

Early Marriages Rob Youngsters Of Childhood, Future: SHRC

SUKKUR: Over 500 women coming from different walks of life attended a gathering in the Sachal Academy Auditorium, Khairpur, on 16th June and vowed to work for safeguarding children’s rights. They belonged to 20 UCs of Khairpur district and travelled to the venue for, what was described as the “grand…