Family Law Report on Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan

This report was a joint effort of the Centre for Human Rights and American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative. The Centre commissioned Minto & Mirza to support the development of this report. The report examines the marriage rights of Muslim women under Pakistan’s laws pertaining to divorce, custody, maintenance and property. The report endeavours to remove any ambiguities and presents case law in a clear, streamlined manner.

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Cover artist: Zain Aftab

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Human Rights & Social Justice

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Marriage Rights

Sep 2023

Family Law Report on Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan

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Cover artist: Zain Aftab

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