Child marriages are, unfortunately, quite common in Pakistan. Many parents prefer marrying off their daughters at a young age so that they can have a place of their own. Since most of them are against letting their daughters work, they also believe that marriage will absolve them of financial responsibilities towards their daughters. Besides having adverse effects on the health of young girls, early marriages also deprive them of their childhood.
At the age where they should be going to schools and learning new concepts, these girls have to deal with the responsibility of running a household. This also implies to young boys who get married when they are not financially independent. The additional weight of raising a family creates many problems for them. It is time we took strict action against early marriages.
Talha Javed Latki
Khanpur
The ongoing general election in India has not been accompanied by a suspension of cellular services. It is only our...
Farmers are the backbone of our nation, but they face many challenges today. Fertilizer and pesticide prices are...
This refers to the letter ‘Limited options’ (April 21, 2024) by Syed Falak Zahra. Alas, the same educational...
Deep fakes are manipulated videos or images created using artificial intelligence, and their prevalence has increased...
The recent visit of the Iranian president to Pakistan has sparked both anticipation and speculation regarding its...
In the wake of the devastating floods of 2022, the once bustling road from Bhand to Sohbatpur in the Jaffarabad...
Adiala Road is one of the most populous areas of Rawalpindi and its residents have been facing a persistent water...
The River Gardens area of Islamabad has been dealing with a large population of stray dogs, endangering innocent...