Divorce Law in Pakistan - Seek Guide By Lawyers (2023) Divorce law in Pakistan is primarily governed by the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, which applies to Muslims in the country. However, there are separate laws for non-Muslims, such as the Christian Divorce Act, 1869, and the Hindu Marriage Act, 2017.
For Muslims:
Talaq: Talaq is the Islamic form of divorce in Pakistan, and it can be initiated by the husband without the need for court...