It's illegal for women to marry before the age of 16 in Pakistan, yet the country is home to almost 19 million child brides. This malaise affects men as well for whom the legal marriage age is 18 yet most are married off as kids and forced into a treacherous cycle of poverty and poor health.
So, why can't the South Asian country stop the harmful practice? Let's find out!
*This story was originally published on https://www.dw.com/ and is republished here with permission.*
