In a joint session, Parliament has passed a law concerning the social protection of wives and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Domestic Violence Act 2026 has been approved by a joint sitting of Parliament and will apply to the federal capital, Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the law, staring at one\u2019s wife, threatening divorce or a second marriage, and forcing a wife to live with other people in the house against her will have been declared punishable offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law also criminalizes abusing a wife, children, or other household members, as well as emotionally or psychologically harassing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Domestic Violence Act 2026, if the offense is proven, the accused may face up to three years\u2019 imprisonment and a fine of up to one hundred thousand rupees. Failure to pay the fine may result in an additional six months of imprisonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the Act includes economic exploitation along with sexual exploitation within the definition of domestic violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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