A unique wedding photoshoot in Islamabad has captivated attention as the couple, Khola and Qasim, posed against vibrant blue and red shipping containers set up by the government amidst the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests. The containers, placed to block main routes into the city, served as an unusual backdrop for the couple’s special day.
The bride wore a dazzling white and silver traditional long maxi gown, while the groom complemented her in a sharp grey suit. The photoshoot, conducted by a local Islamabad-based photographer, was shared on social media, drawing mixed reactions. Some netizens admired the couple’s creativity and ability to make the best of the situation, while others found the choice of location unconventional and bizarre.
The photographer’s Instagram caption humorously hinted at the couple’s dilemma, explaining how the city-wide lockdown left them with no alternative venue. The post read: “When you couldn’t find any other location on your big day. Since it was all locked up. For Khola & Qasim.”
The photoshoot coincided with heightened tensions in Islamabad as PTI convoys from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa progressed through Punjab toward the capital, demanding the release of their jailed leader, Imran Khan, and raising other political grievances. In response, the government placed barricades and containers on major roads, paralyzing the city’s daily life, closing schools, and restricting movement.
This blend of a light-hearted wedding moment amidst political unrest offers a stark contrast to the otherwise tense situation in the capital.
