Talaq in Pakistan is the legal process through whicha Muslim man can divorce his wife, as defined under Islamic law and regulatedby the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance of 1961. Talaq can be pronounced by thehusband in several forms, including the traditional "singlepronouncement" or, in some cases, through the Triple Talaq method.However, the latter was deemed unconstitutional by the Pakistani government in2020. The process of Talaq inPakistan requires the husband to provide written notice to the localUnion Council, informing them of his decision to divorce. The Union Councilthen informs the wife and records the divorce in the official records. Awaiting period, known as iddat, is mandated by Islamic law to ensurethat no legal uncertainties exist, such as pregnancy, which could affect thelegitimacy of any future children. The Talaq procedure in Pakistanensures that both the husband's and wife's rights are protected, and it helpsto maintain a formal, documented process of divorce. For women, if theirhusband denies the divorce or issues a unilateral talaq, they may seek legalrecourse through the court for a formal divorce (Khula). The Talaqcertificate in Pakistan is issued after the completion of the process,which serves as an official record of the divorce, and is necessary for variouslegal purposes such as remarriage or inheritance.
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