Pakistani Nikkah Nama Clauses (Col 13–22) & NADRA Checklist
Every year, thousands of Pakistani brides and grooms sign their Nikkah Nama without reading columns 13 to 22. Learn what each column means (especially Column 18: Tafweez-e-Talaq & Column 17: Monthly Allowance), and track your mandatory documents for NADRA registration.
Interactive Nikkah Nama Clause Explorer (Columns 13–22)
Click any column below to view legal implications, recommended wording, and common pitfalls.
Recommended: 'تفویضِ طلاق کا غیر مشروط حق دیا گیا' (Unconditional right of delegated divorce is granted to the wife).
Qazis or relatives crossing this column out with a slash without the bride's consent. Crossing out this column is contrary to statutory rights in Pakistan and deprives women of their legitimate legal safeguards.
Nikkah Day Document Checklist & NADRA Prep
Tick off every item as you assemble your bridal pouch or groom folder.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pakistani Nikkah Nama
1. Can the Nikkah Registrar legally refuse to let Column 18 be filled?
No. The Federal Shariat Court and High Courts in Pakistan have explicitly affirmed that tampering with or unilaterally striking out Column 18 without express consent from the parties is unlawful. The groom can freely delegate this right, and it is a standard statutory safeguard under Section 8 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961.
2. How long after Nikkah do we get the computerized NADRA Marriage Certificate?
The Nikkah Khawan is required by law to submit the registered copy to the local Union Council within 30 days. Once submitted, either spouse can visit the Union Council or NADRA Sahulat Markaz with CNIC copies to receive the official computerized NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC), typically processed in 2 to 5 working days.
3. What happens if Haq Mehr is kept deferred (غیر معجل)?
Deferred Mehr remains a legal liability of the husband until paid. In case of separation or demand, the husband must pay the full deferred value in current equivalent currency or gold rates as stipulated.