21 % of the girls in Pakistan are married before the age of 18. Child marriage in Pakistan is connected with tradition, culture, and customary practices. It sometimes involves the transfer of money, settlement of debts or exchange of daughters (Vani / Swara or Watta Satta) sanctioned by a Jirga or Panchayat (council of elders from the community). 

Social and gender inequality, a desire 犀利士 to control women’s sexuality and protect family honour, economic hardship and lack of awareness are the critical factors.