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Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Readers appreciate Sinar Harian for its nonpartisan stance
Sinar Harian's 19th anniversary celebration is more than just a commemoration of the newspaper's success, it is also a moment to honour the trust of loyal readers. Cake-cutting ceremony involving 19 cakes in conjunction with Sinar Harian's 19th Anniversary Celebration at Dataran Karangkraf on Saturday. SHAH ALAM – Sinar Harian's 19th anniversary celebration is more than just a commemoration of the newspaper's success, it is also a moment to honour the trust of loyal readers who continue to regard it as a reliable, transparent and sincere source of news. For Hanafi Abdul Halim, 33, a private sector employee from Kuala Selangor, Sinar Harian is the only mainstream newspaper that consistently upholds ethical journalism without siding with any individual or political party. 'From the beginning until now, I've been comfortable reading Sinar Harian because it's impartial. All sides are given a voice. Even when covering political issues, they stay neutral and that's something I respect. 'The 19th anniversary celebration is proof that Sinar Harian continues to thrive because readers trust in the values of transparency it upholds,' he said when met at the Karangkraf Karnival Siang Malam on Saturday. Hanafi also praised the paper's well-known slogan 'Telus dan Tulus', saying it is not just a tagline but truly reflected in the reporting. From left: Hanafi, Mohd Badrul dan Khairul Azhar Meanwhile, Mohd Badrul Hisyam Alias, 37, from Shah Alam, said he has been following Sinar Harian for over 10 years due to its straightforward and accessible reporting style. 'I don't usually read every single news item, but when I read Sinar Harian, I trust its content. I particularly like the Sinar Premium section and the in-depth special reports that are fact-based. 'This kind of celebration makes us, as loyal readers, feel appreciated. We're not just consumers, we're part of the newspaper's journey,' he said. He added that at a time when many media outlets are inclined toward specific agendas, Sinar Harian continues to stand firm as a platform that dares to report objectively, even under pressure from various quarters. Another loyal reader, Khairul Azhar Zakaria, 39, said Sinar Harian's strength lies in its journalists' commitment to obtaining information directly from the field, rather than merely reproducing media statements. 'I've noticed that when issues arise, Sinar Harian reporters are on the ground interviewing those involved, not just relying on press releases. That's what sets them apart. 'That's why I trust Sinar Harian's credibility. They're not afraid to report the truth, and that's what matters most in today's media landscape,' he said. More Like This
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
SC sets guidelines for child maintenance
In case of dissolution of a marriage, the maintenance amount that a mother gets from her former husband for a child depends on both the nature and extent of the child's "reasonable requirements" and the father's financial means. In a recent five-page verdict, the Supreme Court has set guidelines for determining the maintenance amount to be received for a child after dissolution of a marriage. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and Justice Shakeel Ahmad heard the case with the junior judge writing the verdict. The judgement noted that maintenance traditionally includes food, raiment, and lodging. However, this list is not exhaustive. It said given the evolving societal standards and the overarching principle of welfare of the minor, the term must be interpreted broadly to encompass all reasonable expenses necessary for the physical, mental, and emotional development of the child. "This includes, inter alia, educational costs, healthcare, and other needs consistent with the natural growth and comfort of the minor," the verdict said. It said the amount provided should reflect the family's social status, ensuring that the child is not deprived of opportunities for development and wellbeing solely due to the dissolution of the marriage. "The second consideration pertains to the father's financial capacity to maintain the child. Under Islamic principles, the obligation of maintenance is generally subject to certain conditions." According to the verdict, firstly, the child must be in need. If the child possesses independent means sufficient for his/her own support, the duty of the father to provide maintenance does not arise. "Secondly, the child must be unable to earn due to minority or incapacity. Thirdly, the father must possess the means to provide such maintenance,'" it said. The judgement noted that while most Islamic schools of thought agree that the father's financial ability is a necessary precondition, the Hanafi school maintains that, in the case of children, the obligation to maintain arises irrespective of actual wealth, provided the father has the capacity to earn. It said the mere fact that the father is not working, in the absence of any serious mental or physical challenges, cannot be admitted as a valid justification for his failure to discharge the obligation of maintenance towards his children. "In circumstances where the father lacks the means to provide maintenance and is incapable of earning due to genuine limitations, the duty to maintain the children may devolve upon the mother if she is in a position of financial ease. "If neither parent possesses sufficient means, the obligation may extend to the paternal grandfather, subject to his financial ability to provide support to the children," it added.
Arab Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Calls grow to overhaul Kuwait's family laws
KUWAIT CITY, July 16: In a serious call for reform of the legal system related to the family, participants in a symposium organized by the Kuwaiti Society for the Prevention of Family Disintegration under the slogan, 'Stable Families... Stable Society', agreed on the necessity of amending Personal Status Law No. 51/1984, along with the related laws, such as the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence, Child Rights Law and Family Court Law. The participants pointed out that the reality has revealed legislative shortcomings, which threaten the stability of Kuwaiti families. Ibrahim Al-Kandari called for the total abolition of the current Personal Status Law, arguing that it is inconsistent with the customs and traditions of Kuwaiti society. He said that those who drafted the law derived the majority of its provisions -- around 70 percent -- from the Hanafi school, not the Maliki school, as some have claimed. He cited the imposition of a 'breastfeeding fee' as one example, which is applied only in the Hanafi school. He added, 'The current law cannot achieve family stability, as it contains burdensome provisions for the husband and does not take into account the specificities of the Kuwaiti society. The provisions on visitation and custody of the divorced husband are incomplete because he is not allowed to spend time with his children at his residence. The legislator did not address the issue of children spending the night with the father, and limited visitation to visitation centers without taking into account the geographical and social reality in Kuwait.' He stated that the Court of Cassation once ruled that visitation aims to connect the child to his family and maintain kinship ties, but the practical application undermined this goal. He also confirmed the issuance of court rulings that revoked the custody of mothers who refused to allow fathers to see their children. He talked about a loophole in determining the age of custody, indicating that 'the law does not specify when custody ends. A girl's custody ends with marriage and consummation, and a boy's upon reaching puberty, without clarifying what happens after that. The result is that the father is exempted from alimony without having the right to reside with his children.' Moreover, Attorney Hawra Al- Habib asserted that current laws suffer from legislative shortcomings that do not keep pace with societal changes. She said the vision in practical application is severely flawed, which negatively affected the children. She clarified that the Family Court Law lacks regulation of 'children's overnight stays,' leaving a legislative vacuum that has been filled through some court rulings. She added that both parties in divorce cases face two major shortcomings: the man's right to see the children and the woman's right to alimony, without clear controls or unified criteria for rulings. She presented an important proposal -- mandatory pre-divorce courses for spouses, which include explaining their rights and the legal and social consequences of divorce that may contribute to preventing disputes. On the controversy surrounding the Child Protection Law, she stressed that the law does not encourage children to rebel against their parents, and that disciplinary beatings are not criminalized unless they reach the level of violence. Despite some shortcomings, she considers the law one of the best and most protective of children's rights. She also disclosed that the Child Center of the Lawyers Association submitted recommendations to the Legislative Committee formed by the justice minister, including amendments to the Personal Status Law, Domestic Violence Law, and Child Law. She called for the issuance of effective executive regulations that ensure the implementation of the provisions, particularly the protection of the family and children. She confirmed that the right to visitation is the right of the child first, before being the right of the father or mother, and that restricting this right to a few hours in visitation centers undermines the child's best interests. She attributed the impact of these practices to the increase of cases involving juveniles and psychological problems. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Taliban's grim ultimatum to man, 45, who married six-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man who married a six-year-old girl shocked the Taliban with his abhorrent wedding ceremony, with the militant extremists handing down a grim order The world has been left sickened by reports that a 45-year-old man has married a six-year-old girl, in an act so abhorrent, even the Taliban have condemned it. It's understood that the wedding took place in the Marjah district of Afghanistan, at a time of great concern over the rise of child marriages in the country. Shockingly, there is no longer a codified minimum marriage age in Afghanistan, with Taliban forces rolling back the age limit of 16 previously established after the 2001 Western invasion. However, this recent child marriage has proven abhorrent even to those who have played an active role in stripping away the rights of Afghan women and girls. As reported by US-based Afghan outlet the Taliban has taken some action against this man, who reportedly already has two wives. They've issued a grim order - the man has to wait until the child turns nine before he can take her home. Under Taliban rule, a girl's 'marriageable age' is decided by Islamic law interpretation, with the Hanafi jurisprudence determining puberty to be the "threshold for readiness". The girl's own choice does not come into it. Devastatingly, this is an issue which is all too prevalent in a country where women have virtually been removed from public life, while struggling families are often forced to sell their own daughters to keep food on the table. In a recent interview with The Afghan Times, an activist who lives in a rural village shared: "There are many families in our village who have given away their daughters for money. No one helps them. People are desperate." As detailed in the publication's report, this practice, which has surged since the Taliban retook power in 2021, is known as 'walwar' and involves girls being exchanged for cash based on factors such as looks, health and education level. In this particular instance, the groom paid the child's family money in exchange for her. He and the girl's father were later arrested, but not charged. According to statistics given by the organisation Girls Not Brides, 28.7 per cent of Afghan girls marry before the age of 18, while 9.6 per cent marry before they turn 15. As per a United Nations (UN) report published last year, systematic oppression has sparked an alarming 25 per cent rise in child and forced marriages. This comes at a time when women in Afghanistan are forbidden from speaking in public or even showing their faces outside of the family home. Forced to wear full-body coverings, these women are banned from places where they may once have met with friends and opened up about any difficulties, including gyms, female-only public baths, and even beauty salons. As for the women of the future, girls have been forbidden from pursuing secondary education, cutting off their chances of economic independence, destroying their potential, and putting them at risk of early forced marriages. In a statement released in March this year, as a new school year began in Afghanistan, UNICEF said: "As a new school year begins in Afghanistan, it marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education. This decision continues to harm the future of millions of Afghan girls. If this ban persists until 2030, over four million girls will have been deprived of their right to education beyond primary school. 'The consequences for these girls - and for Afghanistan - are catastrophic. The ban negatively impacts the health system, the economy, and the future of the nation. With fewer girls receiving an education, girls face a higher risk of child marriage, with negative repercussions on their well-being and health. In addition, the country will experience a shortage of qualified female health workers. This will endanger lives. "With fewer female doctors and midwives, girls and women will not receive the medical treatment and support they need. We are estimating an additional 1,600 maternal deaths and over 3,500 infant deaths. These are not just numbers; they represent lives lost and families shattered. 'For over three years, the rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated. All girls must be allowed to return to school now. If these capable, bright young girls continue to be denied an education, then the repercussions will last for generations. Afghanistan cannot leave half of its population behind."
News18
09-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
6-Year-Old Girl Married Off To 45-Year-Old Afghan Man. Taliban Say ‘Let Her Turn 9 First'
A 45-year-old man married a six-year-old girl in Helmand, Afghanistan. A 45-year-old man married a six-year-old girl in Afghanistan's Helmand province following which images of the child bride circulated on social media, drawing condemnation. As per reports, Taliban stopped the man from taking the girl home saying that she could instead be sent to her husband at age nine. The child's father and the groom were arrested in the Marjah district, where the marriage ceremony took place but no charges have been filed. The groom, reportedly already married to two women, is said to have paid the girl's family in exchange for her. The girl remains with her parents for now, as per reports. According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the transaction was conducted through the widespread practice of walwar — a bride price based on the girl's physical appearance, education level and perceived value. Child Marriage In Afghanistan Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, child marriage- already endemic in Afghanistan- has sharply risen. UN Women reported a 25% surge in child marriages and a 45% increase in childbearing among girls following the Taliban's bans on female education and employment. UNICEF ranks Afghanistan among the top countries for child brides globally. There is currently no legal minimum age for marriage under Taliban rule. The previous civil code, which set the minimum age for girls at 16, has not been reinstated. Instead, marriages are governed by interpretations of Islamic law. Under the Hanafi school, a girl may be married once she reaches puberty but there is no consensus on when that begins. Meanwhile, the crackdown on women and girls continues in Afghanistan where girls have been banned from secondary schools and universities. Women are barred from most jobs, public parks, gyms and even bathhouses. A male guardian is required for travel and all women must cover their faces in public. view comments First Published: July 09, 2025, 22:59 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
