The President Ayub Khan promulgated Muslim Family Laws ordinance 1961. According to this Ordinance:

1. All Muslim marriages were to be compulsorily registered in Union Councils.
2. Unwanted polygamy was abolished; consent of the current wife and permission by Chairman, Union Council was made mandatory for a second marriage.
3. The minimum age limit for marriage was fixed; 18 years for boy and 16 years for a girl.
4. In case of divorce etc. 90 days was fixed as Iddat Period.
5. Orphaned grandchildren may receive a share from the property of their grandparents.
6. The increasing population of Pakistan shall be controlled through Family Planning.