A pivotal piece of social legislation, the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, was successfully passed in the Balochistan Assembly today, despite a highly charged atmosphere dominated by strong protests from the opposition benches.
The approval of the bill, which aims to protect children from the perils of underage marriage, immediately triggered a major confrontation. Opposition members surrounded the Speaker’s dais, shouting slogans demanding the rejection of the bill. The session saw sharp exchanges between the government and opposition lawmakers, marking a period of intense political friction.
Leader of the Opposition, Younis Aziz Zehri, stood firm in his dissent, declaring, “We reject this bill and will challenge it in the court of law.” As a sign of their firm protest, opposition members proceeded to tear up copies of the assembly agenda.
The mounting tensions ultimately led to the adjournment of the Balochistan Assembly session until November 17th. The passage of this law underscores a significant clash between the push for social reform and political resistance within the province.
