Balochistan has introduced strict new penalties aimed at stopping the practice of underage marriage across the province.
According to officials, the revised measures include stronger legal action against families, facilitators, and anyone involved in arranging such marriages.
The provincial government says the new rules are designed to protect children from exploitation and ensure their fundamental rights are upheld.
Authorities emphasise that awareness campaigns will accompany the penalties to educate communities about the long-term harm of early marriages.
Local organisations have welcomed the move, calling it an important step toward safeguarding the future of vulnerable children.
Enforcement teams have also been instructed to intensify monitoring in areas where underage marriages are frequently reported.
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