Wani also called Swara is an unfair custom that is being followed in the tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this tradition, the convicted person (often a murderer) has to offer a teenage girl in marriage from his family to the victim’s family in exchange for his punishment. Basically, it is a forced marriage which is pronounced by a tribal court (Jirga) as punishment. Wani based Urdu novels explore the themes of injustice, forced marriage, gender dynamics, family honor and cultural traditions. They also revolve around wadera culture, arranged marriage and Haveli based stories. By reading these types of novels, we learn about the sacrifices and hardships faced by girls in tribal areas. If you love to read these stories, we’ve listed a wide range of Wani and Haveli based Urdu novels for you. Explore our novel collection and pick any of your interests.
