Khula in Pakistan: Understanding Women’s Divorce Rights
Khula in Pakistan gives Muslim women the legal right to seek divorce through courts. This Islamic divorce process differs from talaq (husband-initiated divorce) and was recently clarified in an important Peshawar High Court judgment. The Landmark Peshawar High Court Case The court’s ruling in Nisar vs. Mst. Fauzia set crucial precedents about Islamic divorce rights for women: How Khula […]
Khula and Women’s Rights in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case was about a wife asking for divorce through khula.She also asked for her dower, dowry, and maintenance.The Islamabad High Court gave a detailed decision.It explained Islamic and legal points about marriage and women’s rights. 2. Background of the Case The wife filed a suit for dissolution of marriage.She […]