A video capturing a groom presenting his bride with a framed picture of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan at their wedding has become a sensation on social media.
In the footage, the groom, standing on stage, unveils the portrait as a wedding gift. The bride’s laughter and delight at the unexpected gift are evident as they display the framed image to their guests.
This moment, captured amid a festive atmosphere with flowers and cheers, quickly spread online, amassing over 689 K views and 1.7 likes since its April 30 posting on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The scene, showing the couple posing with the picture, has sparked varied reactions online. While some social media users see it as an increasingly common wedding trend in Pakistan, others criticize it as unusual or part of a “cultish” practice.
The broader conversation reflects a mix of humour and serious political discourse, with comments ranging from plans to emulate the gesture to debates over its appropriateness.
Imran Khan, who served as Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, faces a 14-year prison sentence with his wife for illegally selling state gifts, among other charges. His initial arrest in August 2023 followed a conviction by the Election Commission for undeclared assets from selling gifts valued at over 140 million rupees ($501,000).
