Pakistan’s Punjab approves ‘largest’ mass marriage program for 3,000 underprivileged women

Pakistan’s Punjab approves ‘largest’ mass marriage program for 3,000 underprivileged women

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Wed, 2024-10-09 18:55

KARACHI: The government in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province has approved its largest mass marriage program for 3,000 underprivileged girls, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported this week. 

Marriages are often a costly and extravagant affair in Pakistan, placing a significant financial burden on families, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds. The traditional South Asian wedding festivities include costly ceremonies, lavish food, and ornate decorations. 

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