Pakistan has over 19 million child brides, but why does the law still allow underage marriage in most provinces? In this episode of Case In Point, host Rida Hussain breaks down Pakistan’s provincial child marriage laws and their contradictions.
Why Pakistan’s Child Marriage Laws Must Change
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