Sahiwal, November 03, 2020
A seminar to initiate dialogue on the elimination of child and early-age marriage
was held at COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus. The event was organised
by Bargad, a Youth Development organization in collaboration with the student affairs.
EX MPA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan and Director CUI, Sahiwal
Campus Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat were the chief guest on the occasion.
The participants discussed different aspects of the issue and the multi-pronged
approach to address the issue. Full day activity was held in an interactive manner
and students asked to design Social Action Projects.
Recommendations discussed in the day-long gathering included a requirement of CNICs
of both the bride and groom, allocation of adequate budget for effective laws and
robust monitoring mechanisms to ensure legislative compliance.Appreciation certificates
were also distributed among the participants.
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