Pakistani filmmaker: Child marriage hinders girls from achieving their potential
Politician s marriage to 14-year-old triggers uproar
The recent marriage between a lawmaker and an underage girl in Pakistan sparked outroar across the country and prompted rights activists to urge the government to take stronger action against child marriage.
Maulana Salahuddin Ayubi, a 64-year-old lawmaker of Jamiat-Ulema-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), married a 14-year-old girl, according to various local media reports in late February. The reports shocked the country and went viral on various social media platforms.
In response, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry called the reported marriage absurd and very disturbing news. He demanded that the JUI-F come out with an explanation, and called for the lawmaker s resignation.
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Senate election: Last date for filing nomination papers today
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ECP has rejected PPP plea seeking extension in the date for filing nomination papers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Today (Saturday) is the last day for filing of nomination papers for the upcoming Senate election. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) plea seeking extension in the date, Dunya News reported.
According to details, the names of the nominated candidates will be published on February 14, followed by the scrutiny process from February 15 to February 16.
February 17 and February 18 have been given as the dates for filing appeals against the acceptance or rejection of the nominations. The appeals will be disposed of by the tribunal on February 19 and February 20.
All major parties field candidates for 2021 Senate Election
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All major parties field candidates for 2021 Senate Election
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - All major political parties have fielded their candidates for the upcoming Senate elections, with the collection process of nomination papers still underway.
The scrutiny of nominations will take place on February 15 and 16 while the Election Commission will release the final list on February 21.
According to details, PTI’s parliamentary board has given final approval to the names of candidates for the Senate elections. It recommended names of Shibli Faraz, Hafeez Sheikh and other candidates for the upcoming Senate elections.