Dowry ( جہیز ) - How to Become Developed Country from Developing - Hindi / Urdu

Majority of marriages in Pakistan involves transfer of a dowry from the bride's family to groom's family. The Dower (bride price), called mahr, and dowry, called jahaiz, are both customs with long histories in Pakistan. Today, the dowry will often consist of jewelry, clothing, and money. India also practice the dowry. It really leads to corruption and depression as parents of girls have to work hard to get the dowry otherwise many girls don't get chance to marry without dowry.