LAHORE - Majority of Pakistanis and Indians were surprised on the cross-border marriage of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik irrespective of their religious affiliations.
The marriage could mark a thaw in the bitter relationship between the sub-continental neighbours who have fought three wars since getting independence in 1947.
Both the countries are still in cold war postures, always threatening each other. The marriage of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik is a breath of fresh air that could help overcome hostility between the two nations.
The recent development has strong emotional appeal. Sania and Shoaib are scheduled to get married in Hyderabad on April 15.
Various students of different colleges and universities in the provincial metropolis have expressed their views on the hot issue.
A student of Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Raza Yosaf said, “It is difficult to judge who is right and who is wrong since I do not know the details, but Shoaib marrying Sania should be considered at step towards Pak-India peace.”
A student Sana Gillani, BNU, said that Shoaib was cricketer and he should be appreciated for his performance in sports. “Why the hell are people invading into their personal lives? It is their life, let them do whatever they want,” she added.
Marryam Imtiaz, another student, said careers of both the players were on the downward so they have created this hype. “They are aiming to get international recognition as a celebrity couple and earn millions. She further said their marriage was attention-seeking exercise.
A student of Kinnaird College, Sara Ahmad said,” I thing the media should just get out of their affair and leave them alone. And just because they are getting married does not mean Pak-India are going to have better relations.”
“Since he has gone to India he must now bring his bride home,” Pakistani T20 captain Shahid Afridi said. Imran Nazir also rejected Ayesha’s statement that the former caption spoke to her on the phone during Shoaib’s alleged affair and marriage to the woman.
All-rounder Abdul Razzaq said that he went to Ayesha’s home with Shoaib during Pakistan cricket team’s tour to India in 2005 but he didn’t meet any girl.
The marriage could mark a thaw in the bitter relationship between the sub-continental neighbours who have fought three wars since getting independence in 1947.
Both the countries are still in cold war postures, always threatening each other. The marriage of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik is a breath of fresh air that could help overcome hostility between the two nations.
The recent development has strong emotional appeal. Sania and Shoaib are scheduled to get married in Hyderabad on April 15.
Various students of different colleges and universities in the provincial metropolis have expressed their views on the hot issue.
A student of Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Raza Yosaf said, “It is difficult to judge who is right and who is wrong since I do not know the details, but Shoaib marrying Sania should be considered at step towards Pak-India peace.”
A student Sana Gillani, BNU, said that Shoaib was cricketer and he should be appreciated for his performance in sports. “Why the hell are people invading into their personal lives? It is their life, let them do whatever they want,” she added.
Marryam Imtiaz, another student, said careers of both the players were on the downward so they have created this hype. “They are aiming to get international recognition as a celebrity couple and earn millions. She further said their marriage was attention-seeking exercise.
A student of Kinnaird College, Sara Ahmad said,” I thing the media should just get out of their affair and leave them alone. And just because they are getting married does not mean Pak-India are going to have better relations.”
“Since he has gone to India he must now bring his bride home,” Pakistani T20 captain Shahid Afridi said. Imran Nazir also rejected Ayesha’s statement that the former caption spoke to her on the phone during Shoaib’s alleged affair and marriage to the woman.
All-rounder Abdul Razzaq said that he went to Ayesha’s home with Shoaib during Pakistan cricket team’s tour to India in 2005 but he didn’t meet any girl.
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