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Mass Weddings Surge in Pakistan Amid Economic Hardship

2/6/2026

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Mass weddings are increasing in Pakistan as widespread poverty and economic challenges make marriages unaffordable.
About 45 percent of Pakistan's population lives below the poverty line, leaving many families unable to afford weddings.
As a result, tens of thousands of couples delay or abandon their marriage plans each year.
In response, mass weddings are becoming more common across various religious communities in the country.

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Story summary

Mass weddings are increasing in Pakistan as widespread poverty and economic challenges make marriages unaffordable.
About 45 percent of Pakistan's population lives below the poverty line, leaving many families unable to afford weddings.
As a result, tens of thousands of couples delay or abandon their marriage plans each year.
In response, mass weddings are becoming more common across various religious communities in the country.