To go with 'Pakistan-Marriage-Matchmaking', FEATURE by Shrouq TARIQ
In this photograph taken on July 25, 2024, Rida Fatima speaks during an interview with AFP at her residence in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's traditional matchmakers play a revered role in moulding daughters into potential brides, but marriage apps marketing themselves as halal are offering women a new route to finding a husband. Fatima ditched the process, becoming part of the 18 percent of Pakistanis who have a "love marriage" after meeting her husband by chance. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) / To go with 'Pakistan-Marriage-Matchmaking', FEATURE by Shrouq TARIQ