As per Lawkidunya, The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, has undergone several amendments since its enactment. Here are some of the key amendments:

Amendments of Muslim Family Laws

1. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act, 1964

– Introduced changes to the procedure for registration of marriages and divorces.
– Provided for the appointment of additional members to the Arbitration Council.

2. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act, 1975

– Amended the provisions related to polygamy, making it more difficult for men to enter into polygamous marriages.
– Introduced changes to the procedure for divorce by talaq.

3. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981

– Provided for the establishment of a Federal Shariat Court to oversee the implementation of Islamic law in Pakistan.
– Introduced changes to the provisions related to maintenance and custody.

4. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act, 1999

– Amended the provisions related to divorce by talaq, requiring the husband to provide written notice of his intention to divorce his wife.
– Introduced changes to the procedure for registration of marriages and divorces.

5. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Punjab)

– Amended the provisions related to polygamy, making it more difficult for men to enter into polygamous marriages.
– Introduced changes to the procedure for divorce by talaq.

6. Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021

– Amended the provisions related to registration of marriages and divorces.
– Introduced changes to the procedure for maintenance and custody.
These amendments have aimed to improve the protection of women’s rights and promote social justice in Pakistan.