Islamabad, August 21, 2023 (PPI-OT): According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, when it comes to same family marriages in Pakistan, 74% married their first cousins. This was highest in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 85%.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women with marriages within the family, from across the country, was asked the question “Please tell me if your marriage is/was with your first cousin, i.e., paternal/maternal uncle or aunt’s child, or second cousin, i.e., parent’s cousin’s child?” In response, 74% said first cousin, 23% said second cousin, and 3% gave no response.

This press release is part of a detailed report Gallup Pakistan is doing on Marriages in Pakistan and choices involved in that decision. The report would be accessible on Gallup website www.gallup.com.pk.

Question: “Please tell me if your marriage is/was with your first cousin, i.e., paternal/maternal uncle or aunt’s child, or second cousin, i.e., parent’s cousin’s child?”

For more information, contact:

Head Office,

Gallup Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-8445080

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.gallup.com.pk