German doctor travels to Pakistan to marry Mandi Bahauddin youth

MANDI BAHAUDDIN: A 26-year-old German doctor has arrived in Pakistan and married a local youth after their friendship, which began online, turned into a love story.

According to details, 22-year-old Muhammad Akmal, a resident of village Defar in Mandi Bahauddin, tied the knot with 26-year-old Dr. Selma, who traveled from Germany to Pakistan to marry him.

In an interview , Akmal said their communication started through the online game Roblox. The two remained in contact for nearly five months before Selma decided to come to Pakistan for marriage.

Akmal shared that he proposed to Selma on the very first day of their interaction, and after some initial hesitation, she agreed and later traveled to Pakistan.

Speaking about her experience, Selma said she was initially surprised by village life and daily routines after arriving in Pakistan but felt happy to be with her husband. She described household chores such as washing clothes, cleaning utensils, and making traditional bread as entirely new experiences.

Although the early days were challenging, she said she gradually learned and adapted to the lifestyle.

Akmal stated that the marriage was conducted with full support from both families and cost approximately Rs4.5 million, including travel expenses and wedding arrangements.

Selma holds dual nationality with German and Bosnian passports and has expressed her desire to live in Pakistan with her husband. She also revealed that she is learning Punjabi and Urdu to improve communication.

The couple said their married life is going smoothly, based on mutual love, respect, and understanding.

Social media users have widely praised the couple’s simplicity, sincerity, and affection, describing the marriage as a successful example of cross-cultural love and online friendship turning into real-life companionship.