‘Marry me, then I’ll study’: Pak boy, 13, set to marry after giving parents ultimatum
February 24, 2024 - PatialaPolitics
‘Marry me, then I’ll study’: Pak boy, 13, set to marry after giving parents ultimatum
A 13-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl in Pakistan have stirred widespread outrage on social media as they are set to get married. Despite legal restrictions on the minimum age for marriage in the country, this case has highlighted the persistent issue of child marriages.
This has drawn sharp criticism, particularly after details emerged that the boy had issued an ultimatum, stating that he would only continue his studies if he were allowed to marry the girl. Their families got them engaged and are on the same page regarding the wedding.