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Implementation of child marriage laws would prevent cases of forced conversion

Implementation of child marriage laws would prevent cases of forced conversion

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a policy dailogue on forced conversion have demanded strict laws related to the subject so that state institutions may authenticate wilfull conversions instead of leaving the matter in the hands of organised mafias. The dailogue, ‘Irreparable Damage ...

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Law against child marriage

Law against child marriage

According to UNICEF, Pakistan has nearly 19 million child brides. That is the 6th highest number of girls married before the age of 18 in the world. The reasons for this perpetrated slavery include traditions, customs, poverty, lack of awareness ...

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Plea against Sindh Child Marriages Restraint Act rejected

Plea against Sindh Child Marriages Restraint Act rejected

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the vires of the Sindh Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2013, saying the Act is not against the injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and ...

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Counting the cost of child marriages

Counting the cost of child marriages

Although child marriage is prohibited by law, the practice is widely prevalent in Pakistan — sixth highest in the world. Girls, of course, are affected excessively. According to a United Nations Children’s Fund report, 21 percent of Pakistani girls are ...

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Child marriages’ impact on economy

Child marriages’ impact on economy

ISLAMABAD: Child marriages in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have cost Pakistan a potential income loss of over Rs18.2 billion, says a study. Almost half a million female students leave their education because of early marriage in Punjab and KP alone. ...

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