A Marriage Tale with a Twist


Once upon a time, two families reached a marriage agreement for their children. Both the boy and the girl were familiar with each other and had no objections. The parents were also delighted and consented to the match. All that remained was the formal visit from the boy's family to the girl’s home to finalize the rituals and celebrate the union.


A date and time for the visit were set. However, there was one hurdle: the girl’s grandfather, a man known for wielding his self-imposed veto power over family decisions. His unpredictable nature had disrupted many plans in the past, and the family feared he might ruin this one too.


When the family informed him of the upcoming visit, describing how both families and the couple were eager and compatible, the old man adamantly refused. "I don’t approve of this marriage!" he declared. "It will never happen under my roof!" His decision caused great distress among the family members, who saw this as a missed opportunity for a promising alliance.


Desperate to salvage the situation, the family devised a secret plan. On the day of the boy’s family's visit, they confined the grandfather to his room, tying him to his bed to prevent any interruptions. They locked the door securely and proceeded to welcome the guests.


The meeting went smoothly, and both families joyfully agreed on the wedding. The atmosphere was filled with celebration and relief.


As the guests were preparing to leave, a loud banging echoed through the house. Everyone froze in surprise as the grandfather’s voice boomed from behind the locked door: “It’s fine with me too! You have my blessing!”


The guests exchanged puzzled looks while the family sheepishly explained the situation. The grandfather’s grudging approval, albeit unconventional, became a source of laughter and a tale to be retold at family gatherings for years to come.


Now PTI leadership is engaged in negotiation with the government, attempting to resolve their disputes. However their symbolic grandfather, Imran Khan remains confined in jail, much like the grandfather in the marriage tale. While both parties inch closer to a consensus of the resolution of long-standing rifts, there remains an air of uncertainty. Once Imran Khan is informed of the agreements made in his absence, it's unclear whether he will offer his blessing or react in a way that surprises everyone.