24/05/2026
Islamabad divorce cases . Tip of iceberg .
Reports claiming that around 9,000 divorce, khula, and family dispute cases are being filed every month in Islamabad do not appear to be mere exaggeration. Court statistics, media reports, and everyday observation all suggest that the family system is under serious pressure. The real issue is not only the growing number of court cases, but also the large number of relationships that remain intact in appearance while emotionally and socially broken in reality.
The Problem
The family system is weakening rapidly. Divorce, separation, and domestic conflicts are increasing. Marriage is increasingly being treated as a matter of emotion, formality, or temporary desire rather than a serious social responsibility and institution.
The Causes
1. Lack of Awareness and Understanding
Many people do not truly understand the purpose of marriage or the responsibilities attached to family life. Religion and social values are often understood superficially.
2. Patriarchal Attitudes
In many cases, women are still not fully accepted as independent individuals with their own voice and decision-making role. A relationship cannot remain balanced where one side dominates and the other merely adjusts.
3. Reactionary Extremes
As a reaction, another mindset has emerged where personal freedom is placed above every responsibility. However, every lasting relationship requires compromise, patience, and mutual limits.
4. Economic and Psychological Pressure
Unemployment, inflation, and mental stress certainly worsen family conflicts, but often the deeper problem is poor priorities, lack of trust, and absence of wisdom in handling life together.
The Solution
The solution is not law alone, but awareness. Before marriage, both men and women should receive proper family and relationship education. They should understand that marriage is not merely emotional or physical fulfillment; it is a system built on responsibility, cooperation, patience, and respect. Strong families are created where balance, maturity, and mutual understanding exist.
Mohammad Amjad Taqweem
