60-year-old herbal practitioner marries 26-year-old woman in Rawalpindi. Couple gets trolled

According to accounts attributed to the couple, they state that their relationship began with mutual affection before progressing with family involvement.

A 60-year-old herbal practitioner, identified as Hakeem Babar, has married a 26-year-old divorced woman in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in a union that has drawn widespread attention online following the circulation of their wedding videos.

Footage from the ceremony, including scenes from the couple’s nikah and a professionally staged bridal photoshoot, have been widely shared across multiple social media platforms. In the videos, the bride is seen wearing traditional red bridal clothing, smiling alongside family members during the celebrations. Other clips show the groom addressing the camera and later singing a romantic song with his wife following the ceremony.

According to accounts attributed to the couple, they state that their relationship began with mutual affection before progressing with family involvement into a formally arranged marriage. They have described the marriage as consensual and conducted in accordance with Islamic principles.

60-year-old Hakeem Babar has married a 26 yo young woman in Pakistan's Rawalpindi.

According to him, the relationship began when he expressed his feelings by saying “I love you.” Video of Bridal Photoshot has gone viral on SM pic.twitter.com/FGQHjMLfth — (@MeghUpdates) February 26, 2026

Hakeem Babar has reportedly said that the validity of a marriage rests upon sincere intention and its compliance with legal and religious requirements. The couple have presented their relationship as one that combines personal choice with family approval.

Despite these assertions, the substantial age difference between the two has generated strong reactions online. The wedding quickly became a trending topic as users reposted clips from the ceremony, excerpts from the photoshoot, and segments in which the couple discussed their relationship.

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A significant number of social media users criticised the groom, making remarks about his age and raising questions about his financial position and previous marital history. Some comments speculated about monetary motivations behind the marriage, while others posted jokes referring to his age and health.

See some comments here:

It's pakistan. These types of relationships are common. Don't know who will enjoy it.

— VIKASH SINGH (@COOOLVIKASH) February 26, 2026

Human rights when its Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/4H7y7I4Wd8 — India Geo Lens (@IndiaGeoLens) February 26, 2026

A 60-year-old man. A 26-year-old bride. One sentence: “I love you.”

The marriage is legal. The reaction is emotional. Age didn’t make this viral. It’s how people interpret choice, influence, and reality differently. Virality begins where comfort ends. — Shivam Sharma (@realshivamshrma) February 26, 2026

Someone pls tell me it's scripted. — S(@Chhaviiee) February 26, 2026

At the same time, a smaller group of users defended the couple, arguing that the marriage is lawful and based on the consent of two adults. Supporters stated that personal decisions regarding marriage should not be subjected to public ridicule if they meet legal and religious standards.