Rise in divorces: Lahore doubles number of family courts

The number of family courts in Lahore has been increased to 12 from 6 in the last four years, it was reveled in Samaa News’ programme Qutb Online . The number of family courts have been doubled to accommodate the increasing number of divorce cases in the capital of Punjab.

Samaa News reporter Arshad Ali said that during the coronavirus lockdown, more than 11,000 women filed for khula or dissolution of marriage, adding that approximately 150 khula applications are filed in Lahore.

“When a case is filed, a family judge first tries to reconcile the couple. The proceedings begin when he fails to do so,” said Ali while mentioning about the delay in divorce cases.

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A survey in December revealed that the divorce rate has reached the highest in Pakistan. As per the survey, 2 out of every 5 Pakistanis believe that in-laws are the major reason for most failed marriages. The survey also recorded that 58 per cent of the population in Pakistan believe that divorce cases have increased in society, reports The News.