Recent reports from various media sources suggest a significant rise in the number of separation cases, generally termed as khula, in Lahore. The increase has been remarkable so far this year, reflecting broader trends in the region. Pakistan has seen its divorce rate jump by about 35% over the last five years. In Lahore now, […]
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Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services.” Therefore, this right gurantees the access of vital necessities for every individual so that
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