
Sharmila Faruqi
Sharmila Faruqi is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). She is known for her advocacy on women's rights and social issues. Recently, she played a pivotal role in tabling the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, emphasizing the importance of protecting children's rights and arguing against the religious framing of child marriage, urging consideration of human rights instead.
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Others like Sharmila Faruqi urged a shift towards incentives rather than penalties.
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PPP MNA Sharmila Faruqi tabled the bill in the National Assembly.
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PPP MNA Sharmila Faruqi tabled the bill in the National Assembly, advocating for the rights of girls under 18.
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