State has authority to set minimum age for marriage FSC.

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has announced the verdict on the plea regarding the minimum age for marriage.

As per details, the verdict was announced by a bench including Acting Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Anwer and justice Khadim Hussain M Sheikh.

The court said that the state has the authority to set a minimum age for marriage.

The verdict further stated that the state's decision to set a minimum age for marriage is not contradicting Islam.

The court reject the plea filed by a citizen against sections 2(A) and 8 of the Sindh Marriage Restraint...

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