Child Marriage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Political Economy Analysis and Policy Options

“Child Marriage in Punjab: A Political Economy Analysis and Policy Options,” provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to child marriage in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province. The study was conducted by the Population Council and commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as part of a broader effort to understand and address child marriage in Pakistan.

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