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  • 34Pakistani cities
  • 12Indian cities
  • 30countries
  • 99Urdu guides
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, under a golden evening sky The London Eye and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) in London, United Kingdom Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India, its red sandstone minarets and marble domes under a clear blue sky White domes and arcades of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, under a golden evening sky Guide Pakistan Find a rishta in Pakistan online with RishteDesk: search by city, faith and family background, with every prof... Minar-e-Pakistan rising above the green lawns of Greater Iqbal Park, Lahore Guide Pakistani matrimony Pakistani matrimony on RishteDesk: a free, privacy-first Pakistani matrimonial website for families of every f... Aircraft wing above a sea of soft white clouds in daylight Guide Overseas Pakistani matrimony Overseas Pakistani matrimony on RishteDesk: find a rishta in the UK, USA, Canada, the Gulf, Europe or Pakistan...

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The Hassan II Mosque and its tall minaret beside the Atlantic under a clear blue sky, Casablanca, Morocco Guide Muslim matrimony Red sandstone domes and minarets of the Grand Jamia Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan Guide Sunni rishta Blue and yellow tile panel of Arabic calligraphy within a pointed arch, Pakistan Guide Shia rishta Gothic Revival church facade in Karachi, Pakistan, at sunset Guide Christian rishta in Pakistan Katas Raj Temples and their sacred pond near Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan Guide Hindu rishta in Pakistan Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, Punjab, Pakistan Guide Sikh rishta in Pakistan Soft sunrise over misty green hills and a quiet valley Guide Second marriage rishta

Pakistan

Rishta by province and city

Larger searches first. Each province guide links to every city in it.

Punjab 16 cities

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Badshahi Mosque in Lahore under a pink sunset sky Punjab Lahore Faisalabad Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) at the end of a city avenue Punjab Faisalabad Henna-decorated bridal hands with stacked bangles and an embroidered sleeve Punjab Rawalpindi Henna-decorated hands resting on a magenta and gold embroidered bridal outfit, with red and gold bangles Punjab Multan Close-up of stacked gold and red bangles on a henna-decorated wrist over a pink embroidered outfit Punjab Gujranwala Sialkot Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Sialkot Punjab Sialkot A hand with henna holding a decorated tray of colourful glass bangles and a white flower Punjab Gujrat Hands with fresh mehndi designs resting on a pale embroidered dress Punjab Sargodha Noor Mahal palace in Bahawalpur Punjab Bahawalpur Dark, detailed mehndi patterns on two hands against a black background Punjab Sheikhupura A pair of gold bridal earrings set with pearls and green beads Punjab Jhang Two engraved gold wedding rings resting on warm stone Punjab Sahiwal Wedding and engagement rings with diamonds reflected on a rose-pink surface Punjab Rahim Yar Khan A multi-strand pearl bracelet with an ornate crystal clasp Punjab Kasur A wedding stage with gilded chairs under glowing floral arches Punjab Okara A wedding stage with a white sofa, draped fabric and a canopy of pink and white flowers Punjab Dera Ghazi Khan

Sindh 6 cities

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Karachi skyline silhouetted against a golden sunset with dramatic clouds Sindh Karachi A wedding stage framed by a rose-covered arch and hanging white flowers Sindh Hyderabad Sunset over the Indus River and bridge arches at Sukkur Sindh Sukkur An evening wedding stage with carved lattice panels, a cushioned sofa and flowers Sindh Larkana Strings of orange marigold garlands hanging against a pale sky Sindh Nawabshah Marigold and jasmine garlands hanging together for a celebration Sindh Mirpur Khas

Islamabad Capital Territory 1 city

Petal-shaped Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, lit up at dusk Islamabad Capital Territory Islamabad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 5 cities

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Islamia College Peshawar at sunset Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar A tray of red roses and white jasmine strands ready for a wedding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mardan Pine-covered hills with late snow near Abbottabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Abbottabad Swat River flowing past riverside buildings in Bahrain, Swat Valley Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mingora A box of assorted mithai topped with almonds and pistachios Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dera Ismail Khan

Balochistan 3 cities

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Golden laddoo sweets neatly arranged in a gift box Balochistan Quetta A glowing lantern set between arrangements of orange and red flowers Balochistan Gwadar A traditional dhol drum with a coloured tassel, resting on a striped rug Balochistan Turbat

Azad Jammu and Kashmir 2 cities

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A deep layer of red and pink rose petals Azad Jammu and Kashmir Mirpur Muzaffarabad city spread along the river valley, Azad Kashmir Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad

Gilgit-Baltistan 1 city

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Steaming cups of tea with saucers on a round tray, ready for guests Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit

India

Rishta in India, city by city

Muslim families first, and Hindu, Sikh and Christian families equally welcome.

The red facade and white minarets of Nakhoda Masjid in Kolkata, India Guide India Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India, its red sandstone minarets and marble domes under a clear blue sky India Delhi The Gateway of India arch on the Mumbai waterfront under a pale sky India Mumbai The Charminar in Hyderabad, India, its four minarets rising against a blue sky India Hyderabad, India Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, India, beyond a green lawn under a colourful sunset sky India Bangalore Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly River at sunrise, Kolkata, India India Kolkata Colourful fishing boats on the sand at Marina Beach, Chennai, India, under a blue sky India Chennai The Rumi Darwaza gateway in Lucknow, India, under a soft morning sky India Lucknow The carved stone arcade of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad, India, in warm sunlight India Ahmedabad The Aga Khan Palace in Pune, India, with its arched verandahs and garden under a blue sky India Pune The pink sandstone windows of the Hawa Mahal facade in Jaipur, India India Jaipur Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal, India, its pink minarets and white domes framed by green leaves India Bhopal Shikaras on Dal Lake in Srinagar below snow-covered mountains India Srinagar Golden gopuram of the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram, India, in warm sunlight Guide Hindu matrimony in India The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, India, glowing gold in warm evening light Guide Sikh rishta in India The twin Gothic spires of St Philomena's Cathedral in Mysuru, India Guide Christian matrimony in India

Overseas

Pakistani and Muslim families abroad

For families abroad, and for families at home considering a rishta from abroad.

The Gulf 6 countries

White domes and arcades of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Guide UAE Riyadh at night with the illuminated Kingdom Centre tower, Saudi Arabia Guide Saudi Arabia Doha West Bay skyline across the water at twilight, Qatar Guide Qatar Muttrah waterfront below rugged golden mountains in Muscat, Oman Guide Oman Blue-and-white striped Kuwait Water Towers against a clear blue sky, Kuwait City Guide Kuwait Bahrain World Trade Center and the Manama waterfront lit up at night, Bahrain Guide Bahrain

UK and Europe 13 countries

The London Eye and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) in London, United Kingdom Guide UK Aerial view of Barcelona with the Sagrada Familia, Spain Guide Europe Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, lit by warm evening sun Guide Germany Florence skyline with the Duomo and the River Arno under a clear blue sky, Italy Guide Italy Plaza de Espana and its canal in Seville, Spain Guide Spain Oslo Opera House on the waterfront in Oslo, Norway Guide Norway Eiffel Tower and a bridge over the Seine in Paris, France Guide France Historic canal houses along the water in Amsterdam, Netherlands Guide Netherlands The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, under a blue sky Guide Greece Colourful historic houses and wooden boats along Nyhavn harbour, Copenhagen, Denmark Guide Denmark Stockholm City Hall and its tower across the water in warm evening light, Sweden Guide Sweden Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland Guide Ireland Ornate guild house facades on the Grand-Place in Brussels, Belgium Guide Belgium

North America 2 countries

Lower Manhattan skyline across the water at dusk, New York City, USA Guide USA Toronto skyline with the CN Tower and Rogers Centre seen across Lake Ontario, Canada Guide Canada

South Asia 1 country

Dhaka skyline at golden hour with the arched Hatirjheel bridges over the lake, Bangladesh Guide Bangladesh

Asia and Oceania 5 countries

Suleymaniye Mosque above the Istanbul skyline, seen from the water, Turkey Guide Turkey The pink-domed Putra Mosque reflected in Putrajaya Lake under a morning sky, Malaysia Guide Malaysia Golden dome of the Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam, Singapore Guide Singapore Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge under a bright blue sky with white clouds, Australia Guide Australia Auckland city skyline with the Sky Tower under a pastel sky, New Zealand Guide New Zealand

Africa 1 country

Table Mountain above the V&A Waterfront harbour in Cape Town, South Africa Guide South Africa

Communities

By mother tongue

For families who want a match who shares their language and customs.

Lahore Fort's Alamgiri Gate beyond green gardens at dusk, Lahore Guide Urdu-speaking rishta Yellow mustard (rapeseed) flowers in a field in Punjab, Pakistan Guide Punjabi rishta Clear river winding through pine forest below rugged peaks in Kalam Valley, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Guide Pashtun rishta Blue glazed tile mosaic archway in Thatta, Sindh Guide Sindhi rishta Bride's henna-decorated hands with gold bangles over an embroidered red and orange bridal outfit Guide Memon rishta

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پاکستان کے ہر صوبے، شہر اور مذہب کا صفحہ اردو میں بھی موجود ہے۔

متحدہ عرب امارات میں پاکستانی رشتہ سندھ میں رشتہ کینیڈا میں پاکستانی رشتہ بنگلہ دیش میں مسلم رشتہ سعودی عرب میں پاکستانی رشتہ آزاد جموں و کشمیر میں رشتہ فرانس میں پاکستانی رشتہ پاکستان میں سکھ رشتہ سنگاپور میں پاکستانی رشتہ نیوزی لینڈ میں پاکستانی رشتہ جنوبی افریقہ میں پاکستانی رشتہ جے پور میں رشتہ پٹھان رشتہ کولکاتہ میں رشتہ اسپین میں پاکستانی رشتہ پاکستانی رشتے ممبئی میں رشتہ سویڈن میں پاکستانی رشتہ میمن رشتہ کویت میں پاکستانی رشتہ سندھی رشتہ یورپ میں پاکستانی رشتہ آسٹریلیا میں پاکستانی رشتہ جرمنی میں پاکستانی رشتہ اٹلی میں پاکستانی رشتہ بیلجیم میں پاکستانی رشتہ بحرین میں پاکستانی رشتہ عمان میں پاکستانی رشتہ بھوپال میں رشتہ پاکستان میں رشتہ آئرلینڈ میں پاکستانی رشتہ پنجابی رشتہ امریکہ میں پاکستانی رشتہ اردو اسپیکنگ رشتہ چنئی میں رشتہ دہلی میں رشتہ قطر میں پاکستانی رشتہ بھارت میں ہندو رشتہ بھارت میں مسلم رشتہ حیدرآباد (بھارت) میں رشتہ احمد آباد میں رشتہ ناروے میں پاکستانی رشتہ دوسری شادی کا رشتہ سری نگر میں رشتہ بھارت میں سکھ رشتہ پاکستان میں مسیحی رشتہ ترکی میں پاکستانی رشتہ بھارت میں مسیحی رشتہ خیبر پختونخوا میں رشتہ بلوچستان میں رشتہ بنگلور میں رشتہ بیرونِ ملک پاکستانیوں کے رشتے پاکستان میں ہندو رشتہ شیعہ رشتہ یونان میں پاکستانی رشتہ لکھنؤ میں رشتہ ڈنمارک میں پاکستانی رشتہ مسلم رشتے نیدرلینڈز میں پاکستانی رشتہ سنی رشتہ پونے میں رشتہ گلگت بلتستان میں رشتہ پنجاب میں رشتہ برطانیہ میں پاکستانی رشتہ ملائیشیا میں پاکستانی رشتہ راولپنڈی میں رشتہ ڈیرہ اسماعیل خان میں رشتہ تربت میں رشتہ قصور میں رشتہ گوادر میں رشتہ ملتان میں رشتہ اوکاڑہ میں رشتہ اسلام آباد میں رشتہ گجرات میں رشتہ سکھر میں رشتہ فیصل آباد میں رشتہ مینگورہ اور سوات میں رشتہ بہاولپور میں رشتہ رحیم یار خان میں رشتہ سرگودھا میں رشتہ میرپور خاص میں رشتہ جھنگ میں رشتہ شیخوپورہ میں رشتہ ایبٹ آباد میں رشتہ ساہیوال میں رشتہ مظفرآباد میں رشتہ ڈیرہ غازی خان میں رشتہ گلگت میں رشتہ کراچی میں رشتہ لاہور میں رشتہ کوئٹہ میں رشتہ مردان میں رشتہ حیدرآباد، سندھ میں رشتہ سیالکوٹ میں رشتہ گوجرانوالہ میں رشتہ لاڑکانہ میں رشتہ میرپور میں رشتہ نوابشاہ میں رشتہ پشاور میں رشتہ

How to use these guides

Rishta searches are local in some ways and global in others. Families often want someone from the same city, community or language, and just as often widen the search when the family and the person are right — to a nearby city, another province, or a family abroad.

Each guide explains how families in that place tend to search, the communities and customs you will meet, the practical questions worth settling early, and how RishteDesk keeps the search private: every profile reviewed by a person, phone numbers never shown, and families welcome in the conversation.

Before saying yes to any proposal, from any source, read our rishta verification checklist and the five signs of a rishta scam.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a rishta in my city?

Open your city below, read how families there tend to search, then create a free profile and search with that city selected. Every profile is reviewed by a person before it goes live, and phone numbers are never shown.

My city is not listed. Can I still use RishteDesk?

Yes. RishteDesk works for every city and country. The pages below are guides for the largest searches; you can search any city or country once you have a free profile.

Can I search for a rishta abroad from Pakistan?

Yes. Families in Pakistan can search the UK, the USA, Canada, the Gulf, Europe and Australia, and families abroad can search any city in Pakistan. Read what to agree before the nikah first.

Are these pages available in Urdu?

Yes. Every Pakistan city and province page has an Urdu version, listed at the end of this page.

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