Islamabad (Agenzia FIdes) - The legislative law which aims at regulating the institution of Christian marriage in Pakistan and making it officially recognized by the state, so that it can be registered civilly, is making progress. As Fides learns, the Ministry of Human Rights sent the text of the Christian Marriage and Divorce Bill 2017 to the Ministry of Justice for a comprehensive review of the text before it is sent to the Office of the Prime Minister for the presentation and vote in Parliament.
The decision was taken by the Minister of Human Rights, Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar, after a meeting with a delegation of representatives of the Christian community. The Office of the Minister acknowledged some proposed modifications suggested by the delegation, consisting of priests, legal advisers, academics and members of civil society.

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