In an bill presented in the National Assembly, PML-N female parliamentarians propose harsher punishment for the act

Given polarisation between the traditional & modernist approach to religion, it is not possible to find common ground.

Civil society members criticise Women Empowerment Package.

CII's proposals go against the basic legal principle of marriage.

Joseph Kony & the CII have something in common; both of them do not believe in any exceptionalism for kids.

Seeking consent of the first wife is a procedural matter, which has not been prohibited in religion.

Demand govt to remove CII Chairman Maulana Muhammad Khan for what they call his ‘misogynist and inhuman mindset’.

The WAF reminds the people that the CII is a redundant body — legally and morally — and must be disbanded.

To say that CII's recommendation is bad news for children, particularly girls, understates matters.

Only adults at least 20 years of age should be allowed to wed.