Pakistan bill to ban child marriage shot down by clerics.

[Cocoa Beware]

The illusion created here is that even if it was banned, it wouldn't solve the problem.

Making laws do not do jack, if there isn't a real powerful state and institutions to enforce them. It has always been prohibited in Turkiye and there are 181. 000 marriages of the sort. 

I figure it's going to make a difference if such a law is passed, provided there are people are willing to uphold the law.

Even if it only means it is not going to be as prevalent, it's still better then nothing.

[Shiranu]

...provided there are people are willing to uphold the law.

In Pakistan? I wouldn't hold my breath. Upholding the law is not a very good way to keep your head attached to your body.

[Cocoa Beware]

In Pakistan? I wouldn't hold my breath. Upholding the law is not a very good way to keep your head attached to your body.

True, I suppose the real problem is when laws aren't enough to overturn tradition. This happens often enough.

[Baruch]

Pakistan lawyers are influential, but mostly is electoral politics and opposing dictators ... opposing folk traditions, not so much.