Pakistani Man’s Dual Marriage to Aunt and Cousin Sparks Online Backlash

Multan, Pakistan — A man in Pakistan has married his aunt and her daughter in a single ceremony, an unusual arrangement that has drawn widespread criticism on social media and reignited debate over women’s rights and cultural practices in the country.
Local media identified the groom as Yousuf Khan, a man in his early thirties from Multan. The two brides are his widowed aunt and her daughter, who is also his first cousin. Both marriages were conducted on the same day following family discussions, according to reports.
The widowed woman had been living with her daughter after her husband’s death several years ago. Media reports said the marriage proposal was initiated within the family, and no objections were raised by relatives. Some members of the local community reportedly praised the move as providing social and financial security to the two women.
Images of the groom seated with both brides spread rapidly on social media, triggering strong criticism at home and abroad. Many users described the incident as a reflection of deep-rooted gender inequality and questioned the extent of consent involved.
No official comment has been issued by authorities, but the episode has intensified public discussion around tradition, consent and women’s status in Pakistan.