In Pakistan, a marriage contract (Nikah Nama) is a legally binding document that formalizes a marital union under Islamic Sharia and Pakistani civil law. The contract must include essential clauses such as mutual consent, specified Mehr (dower amount), and agreed-upon terms (e.g., divorce rights, polygamy conditions). It must be signed by the bride, groom, two witnesses, and solemnized by a registered Nikah Registrar (Qazi). The marriage must then be registered with the Union Council within 30 days under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO) 1961 to ensure legal validity for inheritance, divorce, and other civil matters. Couples can also include custom clauses (e.g., wife’s right to work or education) to safeguard mutual rights. For disputes, family courts intervene to enforce the contract’s terms.