'Hindu Marriage Bill' becomes law in Pakistan after president's nod
The law aims to protect marriages, families, mothers and their children while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Hindu families.
Mar 19, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
Pakistan adopts Hindu marriage law
The Pakistani Parliament has adopted the landmark Hindu Marriage Law to regulate the community`s marriages in the country.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Pakistan Senate passes Hindu Marriage Bill
The Pakistan Senate on Friday unanimously passed 'The Hindu Marriage Bill 2017' following which the Hindu community in the country is set to have a personal law for the first time.
Feb 18, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Hindus in Pakistan can now get their marriages registered
The Hindu Marriage Bill passed on Monday allows separated Hindu persons to remarry.
Jan 03, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
Pakistan approves Hindu marriage bill
In what appears to be a New Year`s gift for Hindus living in Pakistan, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights unanimously approved the much-awaited Hindu Marriages Bill here on Monday.
Jan 02, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Hindu community lauds passage of Pakistan Hindu Marriage Bill
The Hindu community in US has lauded the passage of the Hindu Marriage Bill in Pakistan's National Assembly.
Sep 28, 2016, 07:06 AM IST
Hindu Marriage Bill tabled in Pak Assembly; to provide proof of marriage, enable re-marriage
The bill was approved by the standing committee on February 8, and has received support from the Hindu community and liberals.
Aug 18, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
Pakistan lawmaker seeks amendment in Hindu Marriage bill
Within days of Pakistan becoming the first Muslim country to give Hindus the right to register their marriage, a lawmaker in the national assembly has sought amendment in the Hindu Marriage Bill.
Feb 18, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
Pressurize Pak to drop annulment clause from Hindu Marriage Bill: Sena
Shiv Sena on Wednesday said Pakistan should be pressurized to drop a controversial clause in its Hindu Marriage Bill that calls for annulment of marriage if any of the spouses converts their religion.
Feb 17, 2016, 15:43 PM IST
Sindh becomes first Pak province to adopt Hindu Marriage Bill
The absence of a Hindu Marriage law was a huge hindrance to get marriage certificates, national identity cards and share in property.
Feb 15, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Pak Senate to discuss annulment clause in Hindu Marriage Bill
PPP Senator Taj Haider said "I do not understand how the marriage will be annulled if any of the partners converts to Islam. The clause will also discourage cross-marriages".
Feb 14, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
DNA: 88 Pakistani Hindu families get 15-day visa extension for stay in India
88 Hindus who came from Pakistan get another 15 days permission to stay in Jaisalmer.
Oct 19, 2015, 23:38 PM IST
