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Pakistan |2018-01-19 07:45:08

Christians divorce: plea for upholding LHC decision allowing divorce without adultery charges

LAHORE: Punjab Commission on Status of Women Chairperson Fauzia Waqar on Thursday requested the Lahore High Court to uphold an earlier decision by the court of restoring section 7 of Christian Divorce Act 1869, which enabled Christian men to divorce their spouses without using the charge of adultery...

She further said it was against the dignity of women that men were falsely imputing the charge of adultery against their Christian...

Archive |2017-05-04 23:48:21

He said what? Prince Philip in quotes

LONDON: Britain’s Prince Philip, who is to retire from public engagements at the age of 95, earned a reputation for his off-the-cuff remarks during his long career as the queen’s consort...

Here are some of his most memorable lines:• “You’re about to see the world’s most experienced plaque-unveiler

Sport |2015-12-19 19:56:53

2015: Ten sports quotes that made headlines this year

”- Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez refusing to play in same Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team with Mohammad Amir...

Pakistan |2016-11-29 14:38:08

Divorce in Pakistan on the rise due to gas loadshedding, MNA claims

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Tahira Aurangzeb told the National Assembly on Tuesday that gas loadshedding is one of the leading causes behind the rising number of divorces in Pakistan...

Aurangzeb questioned the government about progress on the multi-billion-dollar Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project and demanded the house be updated on it...

World |2017-08-22 10:56:36

India's top court rules instant 'triple talaq' divorce unconstitutional

India's top court on Tuesday struck down the controversial Islamic practice that allows men to divorce their wives instantly by a 3:2 majority, deeming it "unconstitutional"...

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the practice of “triple talaq”, whereby Muslim men can divorce their wives by reciting the word talaq (divorce) three times, was both unconstitutional and un-Islamic...

Pakistan |2017-08-16 13:50:40

Police arrest suspects in Multan panchayat 'forced divorce' case

Two suspects have been arrested in the 'forced divorce' case in which a panchayat ordered a man to sign divorce papers on gunpoint, said City Police Officer (CPO) Multan, Chaudhary Saleem, on Wednesday...

The case came to light on Tuesday when the couple — Uzma Batool and Mohammad Adnan — moved the Lahore High Court for protection from the members of a panchayat — comprising their family members — who had allegedly forced Adnan to...

World |2017-08-20 22:15:14

Indian woman wins divorce over lack of toilet

An Indian court has given a woman permission to divorce her husband because their home did not have a toilet, forcing her to seek relief outdoors...

Divorce is only granted in India if proof such as cruelty, violence or undue financial demands are shown in court...

World |2017-06-23 22:57:36

UAE warns Qatar to accept demands or face 'divorce'

The United Arab Emirates warned Qatar Friday that it faces “divorce” from its Gulf neighbours unless it takes seriously a list of demands including the closure of Al-Jazeera television...

“It would be wiser that (Qatar) deal seriously with the demands and concerns of the neighbours or a divorce will take place,” he wrote on Twitter...

World |2017-07-20 20:15:14

European Union, Britain tiptoeing forward in vital Brexit divorce talks

Britain and a frustrated European Union (EU) hesitantly edged forward during their first full divorce negotiation session this week, though it became clear Thursday that one of the biggest stumbling blocks will be agreeing which court will have the final say in settling legal disputes after Brexit...

Since the talks have taken four months to fully kick off, negotiators will now be pressed to make up lost time on a host of wickedly...

Pakistan |2017-06-20 06:56:08

Christians can file for divorce sans adultery allegation

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday allowed a petition challenging a provision of the Christian Divorce Act 1869, which requires a Christian couple to use allegation of adultery for dissolution of marriage...

The chief justice said the court restored section 7 of the Christian Divorce Act 1869 enabling the couples to approach a court of law for dissolution of marriage on ordinary grounds...

Archive |2017-05-12 02:01:14

Indian top court examines Muslim instant divorce

NEW DELHI: India’s highest court on Thursday began considering the legality of a controversial Islamic practice that allows men to leave their wives instantly by reciting the word “divorce” three times...

“We told the court that the practice has no basis in the law or in the Quran,” said Balaji Srinivasan, a lawyer for Shayara Bano whose husband split from her by writing “divorce” three times on a piece of paper...

Archive |2015-07-13 07:08:57

Iran changes law to make divorce more difficult

TEHRAN: Iran has changed a law to make divorce by mutual consent invalid unless couples have first undergone state-run counselling, the country’s latest move to tackle a rise in broken marriages...

“A decree of divorce by mutual consent, without counselling, is forbidden”, Parnian Ghavam, head of the judiciary’s social work and counselling office, was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency...

Pakistan |2016-01-14 07:03:17

Plea to restore Section 7 of Christian Divorce Act

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday issued notices to federal and Punjab governments on a petition seeking restoration of Section 7 of the Christian Divorce Act 1869 earlier omitted through an ordinance promulgated by then military ruler Gen Ziaul Haq in 1981...

The judge also issued notices to Bishop of Pakistan Alexander John Malik and Lahore Bishop Irfan Jamil on the petition filed by a Christian man, Amin Masih...

Pakistan |2015-10-30 12:04:25

Imran Khan, Reham divorce with mutual consent

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and TV journalist Reham Khan have divorced with mutual consent after 10 months of marriage, PTI spokesperson Naeemul Haq said Friday...

In a series of tweets, Imran Khan wrote that the divorce is painful for him, Reham and their respective families and requested everyone to respect their privacy...

Archive |2015-06-22 07:00:52

Divorce Greece in haste, repent at leisure

It might be a relief to divorce a difficult partner...