Some Pakistani television channels seem to find this picture ‘cute’ and a great ‘human interest story.’ I happen to think it is disgusting! What do you think?
Please, please, please tell me you also find this more than just objectionable and restore by faith in Pakistani sanity!
The guy in the picture is 23-year old Azhar Haidri of Multan. On his right is Humaira Qasim (his 28-year old cousin that he has long been engaged to marry) and on his left is Rumana Aslam (his 21-year old other cousin who he says is his ‘true love’). He married both of them within 24-hours on October 19 and 20 in what was supposed to be his ‘dillema’ of who he should marry!
The whole thing has been a TV spectacle this last week. But what is really a spectacle to me is TV news anchors and hosts smiling and smirking as they “report” on this story – complete with “news footage” of the two weddings and interviews with the groom – as if this was one big joke!
As far as I am concerned, ruining two lives in this way is no joke. It is disgusting. And the smirks on these news anchors’ faces makes it even more disgusting.
And just when you thought it could not be any more disgusting than it is, there was the groom on my screen today being interviewed and saying that since he is the only brother of 9 sisters, he would appeal to people to please support him financially so that he can marry off his sisters now!
Yes, that is what he said. You know what else he said, he also said that since he comes from a place near the Prime Minister’s city he hopes that the Prime Minister will provide him with resources and support for his “honeymoon.”
And all of this is a “cute” “human interest story” to our news media!
I understand that every society has its share of freaks and publicity hungry psychopaths. But the real freaks here are the TV news anchors who are not only encouraging this psychopath but actually condoning and tactically supporting his behavior.
@ ahmad,,,,,, my family doesnot have any retards like this guy….
he has done sumthing very wrong that needs to be stopped…..and u cant refrain sumone for voicing his opinion…….and if u dont find it wrong then u’ve got some serious psychological issues…..God forbid if sumthing like this happens to ur sister or daughter, would u allow this??????
For those Males who think it’s an injustice with these women?
Come on guys show courage and get married with his sisters. You couldn’t prevent Azhar’s doing injustice with these women but you can do justice with his sisters by not letting them be a victim of this cruel society. Give them real hope. After all actions speak louder than words. isn’t
For those Women who think it’s an injustice with these women?
Well, you can encourage your unmarried brothers, cousins, friends etc…. to show courage and follow the first advice.
For those who think this is unlawful?
Good thought, don’t just site and write comments. Speak to you local MP, show your concerns and ask him to change existing legislation.
For those who think this is unethical/unsocial?
Ubuntu is your answer – I am, because We are.
For those who think these brides must be thinking bad or good?
Don’t speak for someone else.
For those who think this blog post has made a great contribution and should have been written?
I believe ATP platform could have been used in more productive manners
And finally, For the one who wrote this comment (i.e. Me)
Time wasted. Ghalti hogayee janab, Aainda nahi hogi
What is shameless is discussing somebodys private life on the internet, or on the tv.
Lets put picture of your family and discuss it also here. Why dont we ?
That was rude, but think about that now.
Disgusting!
… and further revolting, how we advertise out shamelessness.
Totally agree with Imtiaz and Asad………..
This guy should be trialed in court for destroying these girls life…