Pakistan, pre-partition in 1947 (due to colonial rule) was actually part of India. As with most of the countries from South Asia, arranged marriages are a tradition that has been followed for centuries. read more
Arranged marriages in Pakistan are a normal part of society as with any of the other countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. They work because society in these countries help and make them work. An arranged marriage is sometimes seen as the marriage of families not just two people. So, a support network is available. read more
Most marriages in Pakistan are of the arranged (or even semi-arranged) variety. An arranged marriage occurs when a member of the family, a close friend or a third person party (hoping to hinge their way into your family’s inner circle) help bring two supposedly compatible families together in matrimony. The groom and bride have never met before, and any interaction between them is akin to small talk with a stranger. read more
In a forced marriage , the parents do not allow the future newly-weds to have any say in their choice of spouse. This form of arranged marriage is rare, but in some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, and parts of Africa and Asia, it does exist. read more
Also, there are arranged marriages agreed by family when the children are young and therefore, the children have no real say when older but to follow wishes of parents. Arranged marriages also take place in other parts of the world including the West, where people from South Asia have emigrated to. For example, UK, USA, Canada, Australia etc. read more