A Gallup Pakistan survey revealed that 40% of Pakistanis support the idea of second marriage, while the remaining 60% oppose it outright.
According to the report, those in favor of a second marriage expressed conditional support, saying it should only be considered if a person is financially stable. In contrast, a majority rejected the notion entirely, stating they would not allow it under any circumstances.
The survey further indicated a clear gender divide. 50% of men supported second marriage compared to 30% of women.
However, when it came to fairness between two wives, 72% of respondents believed it would be difficult or impossible to maintain equality, while 26% thought it was achievable. Among those who considered fairness impossible, 59% were men.
When asked under what conditions a second marriage should be permitted, 39% said it was acceptable if the couple had no children, 15% linked it to a man’s ability to treat both wives justly, and 10% believed it should only happen with the first wife’s consent.