Hafeesa (name changed) was brought from Myanmar by an agent a couple of years ago. He assured her parents that she would get a “good job” in Malaysia. Instead, Hafeesa was married off to a much older ...
The Taliban have formally recognised child marriage under their Islamic system and have set guidelines for "virgin girls". Under new laws, the Afghan political and militant organisation has legalised ...
A fortnight back, on May 16, Pakistan’s parliament passed a significant piece of legislation — the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025. It will have vital implications for ...