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Ombudsperson lauds Pakistan court verdict advancing women’s matrimonial property rights

Ombudsperson lauds Pakistan court verdict advancing women’s matrimonial property rights

  • The court ruled all assets acquired during a marriage constitute ‘matrimonial property,’ are subject to equitable distribution
  • Verdict underscores legal value of non-financial contributions such as caregiving and household management, ombudsperson says
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