Texas Bill Would Ban Marriage for Anyone Younger than 18

Texas bill would ban marriage for anyone younger than 18

Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from getting married in the state, eliminating the current exception for emancipated minors. Texas House Bill 168 would ban marriage for anyone under 18, removing the current exception for emancipated minors. The bill aims to protect minors from human trafficking, while those in opposition to the bill believe minors should be permitted to wed especially teens w…

Fazlur Rehman warns of protests over underage marriage ban bill

JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemned the proposed bill seeking to ban underage marriages, warning that failure to withdraw it could force his party to take to the streets, Express News reported. Speaking in the National Assembly on Monday, Rehman criticised the timing of the bill, arguing that the country needs unity and solidarity, not controversy. “This is a time to promote national cohesion, yet the government is pushing forward a divi…

Senate passes historic bill banning child marriage in Islamabad

Bill defines child as anyone under 18 years of age, boy or girl.Man marrying minor girl risks 3 years' rigorous imprisonment.Registrar violating law faces up to 1-year jail, Rs100,000 fine.

Senate approves bill outlawing underage marriage in ICT

A general inside view of the Senate of Pakistan. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday approved a law that outlaws child marriage in Islamabad, setting 18 as the minimum age and introducing strict penalties for violators.Pakistan People’s Party Senator Sherry Rehman tabled the...

The House of Senators called for an extraordinary session today to study the bill “which guarantees the right of children and adolescents to protection before the maidage.” The House of Senators rejected the law criminalizing the maidage. Photo: SenatePy After extensive debate, the bill was rejected by an electronic vote, where they obtained 25 votes, so the original bill returns to the Chamber of Deputies. According to parliamentarians, the ori…

Maulana Fazlur Rehman warns of protests over child marriage bill

ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly opposed the bill banning child marriage, warning that his party may take to the streets if the legislation is not withdrawn. Speaking during Monday’s National Assembly session, Fazl criticised the timing of the bill, saying the country should focus on national unity and solidarity instead of pushing controversial laws. He questioned whether this was the right moment to introduce a ban on …