Bill Against Child Marriages in Pakistan Passed by Senate

The Child Marriages Restraint (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was passed by the Senate on Monday. The bill legalizes the minimum age of marriage to be at least 18 in Pakistan. While presenting the bill, Senator Sherry Rehman quoted a report and research conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund that over 21% of Pakistani children are … Continue reading Bill Against Child Marriages in Pakistan Passed by Senate