In a modern twist on a classic love story, a 23-year-old Pakistani man from Chitral, Shahad Hussain, has married 18-year-old Flores Sarah from the United States. The couple met and developed their relationship through the popular online game PUBG.

Their three-year online courtship culminated in a traditional wedding ceremony held at a private hotel in Chitral. The Nikah was performed by Maulana Khaliq-uz-Zaman, the khatib of the Shah Mosque in Chitral.

Sarah’s mother attended the ceremony, and the marriage took place with Sarah’s full consent. No name change was necessary for Sarah, as it is already an Islamic name.

Raisuddin, a resident of the Marooi area of Chitral, confirmed the couple’s three-year relationship and stated that Sarah obtained her mother’s permission before marrying Shahad.

The wedding ceremony was conducted in accordance with local traditions, with Sarah dressed in a traditional bridal outfit and her mother in local attire. Women from surrounding areas also attended the celebration.

This story highlights the increasingly common phenomenon of cross-cultural relationships forming through online gaming and social media platforms, resulting in marriages across geographical boundaries.