Complete section-wise text of the law restraining child marriage in the Punjab, with plain-language notes on registration, punishments, injunctions, and the best-interests-of-the-child standard. Enacted by: Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Passed: 27 April 2026 | Assented to by Governor of the Punjab: 11 May 2026 Published: Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), 11 May 2026, pages 5907–10 Extent:
The Arbitration Act, 1940 (Act X of 1940) 16th March, 1940 An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arbitration. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to arbitration in Pakistan;[2] It is hereby enacted as follows: Contents Short title, extent and commencement Definitions Provisions implied in arbitration agreement
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Punjab Establishment of Special Courts (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Act 2025 (Act IX of 2025) Assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 29 January 2025 An Act to establish special courts for adjudication of petitions in respect of immovable properties of overseas Pakistanis. Whereas it is necessary to establish special courts in order to
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The West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964 serves as the cornerstone of family law proceedings in Pakistan. While originally enacted to provide an efficient forum for resolving Muslim family disputes, its jurisdiction has been extended to cover Christian matrimonial disputes as well — including matters of marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, and guardianship. Understanding the role
Introduction Christian marriage in Pakistan stands at the crossroads of religious sacrament and civil contract. It is primarily governed by the Christian Marriage Act, 1872 (Act XV of 1872) and the Divorce Act, 1869 (Act IV of 1869), both of which continue to operate as the legislative foundation for matrimonial relations among Christians in Pakistan.
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