70-year-old man arrested in Pakistan for marrying 13-year-old girl; highlights child marriage issue.
70-year-old man arrested in Pakistan for marrying 13-year-old girl in Swat; both groom and girl's father taken into custody, along with officiant and witnesses. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of child marriage in Pakistan, which violates constitutional rights and poses risks to young girls' well-being. Under Pakistan's existing legislation, the minimum marriage age is 16 for girls and 18 for boys.
May 06, 2024
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