PLD 2026 SC 91: Khula, Cruelty & Dower Rights
The Supreme Court ruled that a court cannot impose Khula without the wife’s clear consent when she has sought dissolution on statutory grounds. This analysis explains the judgment’s effect on cruelty, dower, maintenance and additional marriage cases.
Court Marriage in Rawalpindi: Punjab Age Law, Documents and Nikah Registration
A practical legal guide to court marriage in Rawalpindi covering Punjab’s current marriage-age law, required documents, Nikah Nama, Haq Mehr, witnesses, marriage registration and related legal requirements.
Court Marriage in Islamabad: New Age Rules, Documents and Nikah Registration
A practical legal guide to court marriage in Islamabad covering the 2025 minimum-age law, CNIC requirements, Nikah Nama, Haq Mehr, witnesses, marriage registration, MRC and foreign-national marriages.
Can You Divorce by SMS or WhatsApp in Pakistan? The Law
Sent or received a divorce message and not sure what it actually means? Pakistani courts have ruled on this directly — the answer is more specific than yes or no, and the process doesn't end with the text. A text message saying "I divorce you" is legally admissible evidence in Pakistan — but admissible isn't the same as complete. Here's what the courts have actually ruled, and what still has to happen after the message is sent.
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide explains the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 section by section, covering marriage registration, polygamy, Talaq, delegated divorce, maintenance, dower and succession, together with their practical application under Pakistan’s family-law framework.
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