Sindh Assembly passes bill against child marriage with overwhelming majority

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April 28, 2014

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a bill against child marriage with an overwhelming majority, media reported.

The bill states that anyone who violates the rule and marries someone under the age of 18 will be sentenced for three years in jail.

Asad Haroon

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