The traditional ‘nuclear’ family structure may begin to decline if divorces continue to rise in Pakistan. Some of these include a lack of communication in marriage, infidelity, sexual problems, and family conflicts. There are many reasons as to why Sindhi couples may decide to file for divorce.
Sindhi couples may also remain in toxic relationships to avoid being labelled as part of a failed marriage.
Many Sindhi couples may simply endure their relationships for the sake of their family, children, and reputation amongst society. Sindhi women who are financially dependent on their husbands are faced with a huge disadvantage. But also due to a lack of access to legal help and support.Īccording to Horizon Publishing Corporate’s Data, shows that in Pakistan 10,299 Khula cases were reported in the Sindh Province in 2017 while in 2019 it rose to 12, 243. This has risen from 1 in 1000.Ī low rate of divorce may be due to societal pressure and not wanting to drift from norms. Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of divorce in the world only 6 out of 1000 marriages end in divorce. It was an arranged marriage which does make me regret going against my parent’s wishes at the beginning. “My second marriage has worked out perfectly and I’m so happy now. “It just goes to show you never really know the person you’re marrying. We got divorced in 3 months which was pretty embarrassing. “I had a love marriage and it didn’t work out well at all. We chat with Asma Memon, aged 32, about her experience with divorce following a love marriage. Asma says: Many love marriages in Pakistan result in failure or end in divorce due to a lack of understanding and pressure from family members. The number of love marriages is rising in the country, however, for the most part, they are still looked down upon as parents may link these with divorce. Matrimonial websites and newspapers for introductions are also widely used. In some circumstances, a matchmaker may be used to form an alliance between two individuals. Sindhi marriages are faced with the expectation of lasting until the end of life.Īrranged marriages are the norm in Pakistan and anyone who tries to challenge this may be seen to have drifted from the family traditions. Traditional views in regards to marriage and the emphasis on arranged marriages still exist in Pakistan. Older generations in Sindh tend to have a sense of entitlement over their grown-up children.ĭivorce in the Pakistani community is still considered a taboo subject. Whilst the stigma is faintly shifting, the general view of divorce is still negative specifically amongst older generations. Many couples who decide to divorce still feel a sense of shame and failure. Divorce in Pakistan in general and Sindh, in particular, is rising at an increased rate than in the past. However, the stigma attached to being divorced as a Sindhi woman is still prevalent, especially in smaller towns and remote villages.
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