27/03/2026
A landmark ruling by the Islamabad High Court.
For the first time in history, the Court held that a wife’s contributions—both financial and non-financial—entitle her to an equitable, even equal, share in property acquired during marriage.
By recognizing unpaid domestic labour, the judgment moves towards a more just understanding of marriage as a partnership, and sets an important precedent for women’s economic rights in Pakistan.
This historic ruling strengthens women’s economic security and ensures that their work—at home or beyond—is valued and protected.