Pakistan, Sept. 11 -- The Punjab Local Government Department has introduced stricter rules for nikah registrars across the province. The measures aim to prevent underage marriages and improve the marriage registration system. Under the new rules, registrars cannot register marriages conducted outside their assigned jurisdictions. The department said the restrictions would strengthen oversight and ensure proper record management.

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Applicants seeking appointment as nikah registrars must meet specific qualification requirements. They must also secure at least 90 percent marks in an examination related to marriage registration. The requirement aims to ensure registrars understand rel...