UNICEF appoints Saba Qamar as national ambassador for child rights in Pakistan
UNICEF has appointed acclaimed Pakistani actress Saba Qamar as its first National Ambassador for child rights in Pakistan, marking the announcement on International Day of the Girl Child. This global observance highlights the unique challenges faced by girls and the urgent need to uphold their rights. “It’s an honor to
Police foil marriage of 13-year-old girl in Dadu
On Monday, police in Dadu intervened to halt an underage marriage ceremony involving a 13-year-old girl named Alisha Jamali in the village of Daduni Jamali. Following a tip-off about the illegal event, local authorities, with support from female officers, conducted a raid and discovered the girl dressed as a bride.
Police arrest bride, groom for underage marriage
A couple involved in an underage marriage in Mehrabpur, Sindh, has been arrested by the police. During a raid, authorities detained both the bride and groom and filed a case against them. The groom, 22-year-old Basi Rajpar, married 12-year-old Sania. Read more: Pakistani stars are set to join cast of
Police arrest one suspect after 5-year-old girl got married to 13-year-old boy in Sheikhupura
Police have arrested at least one suspect in the case pertaining to child marriage after a five-year-old girl was married to a 13-year-old boy in Sheikhupura. According to the police, the suspect was arrested in a raid, while more raids are being conducted to catch the other suspects involved in
LHC moves to prosecute nikaah khawan over underage marriage
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed legal action against a Nikah Khawaan for officiating the marriage of a minor girl. Justice Anwar-ul-Haq Pannu presided over the case, which was brought to the court by Humaira Bibi. The minor, who had been staying at Dar-ul-Aman, appeared in court. Humaira
70-year-old man marries 13-year-old girl in Swat, arrest follows
The man, who already has eight children and grandchildren, allegedly provided the girl's parents with Rs1 million for the marriage
