Underage Marriage Outlawed in Islamabad

6/13/2025 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, making it illegal to marry under the age of 18 in Pakistan’s federal capital.The passage of this bill is a win for young children in Pakistan, especially Christians, who are at a greater risk of forced conversion to Islam and underage marriage. “This bill is not just a law, it is a commitment that our girls have the r