Lahore: (RightNow) The Lahore High Court has rejected a father’s plea to deny child support. The court stated that financial difficulties and unemployment are not valid reasons to avoid child expenses.

The court dismissed Kashif Mahmood’s application, maintaining the monthly child support of 35,000 rupees with a 10% annual increase. It also ordered scheduled meetings between the father and children.

The decision emphasized that the children wish to live with their mother, prioritizing their welfare and custody. The court upheld the decisions of the Family Court and Session Court.

Following this ruling, the father must continue paying for the children’s expenses. The court highlighted the importance of ensuring the children’s welfare.

It is noteworthy that Kashif Mahmood had challenged the Family Court’s decision in the Lahore High Court, which was dismissed.