Marriage registration is legally required for all religions, although the process varies based on faith. The primary purpose is to provide legal proof of a marriage.
Divorce is governed by the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961. A husband can divorce his wife by pronouncing Talaq (divorce). A wife can also seek divorce through a delegated right to divorce (Talaq-e-tafweez) or through a mutual agreement (Khula). The process must be legally registered.