The United Nations Population Fund has welcomed recent policy steps taken by Pakistan to strengthen its national population and development agenda. The organization noted that fiscal, legislative, and institutional reforms reflect growing government commitment to improving health, rights, and wellbeing, particularly for women, adolescents, and vulnerable communities across the country. A key development highlighted by […]
child marriage law
Punjab assembly approves strict law banning marriage under eighteen
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 with a majority vote, declaring marriage below the age of 18 a punishable and cognisable offence across the province. Lawmakers said the legislation aims to strengthen child protection laws and prevent early marriages that often harm the health, education, and future opportunities of […]