Islamabad, March 20 -- Breaking traditions, a newly-wed bride from Pakistan is winning applause online for her unique demand as Haq Mehr in which sought books worth Rs 1 lakh. Haq Mehr ( or Mehr) is the gift that Muslim women get from the groom's side as gift on their wedding and is usually given in form of cash or gold jewellry.

In a viral video that has been doing rounds on internet Naila Shamal from Pakistan's Mardan city can be seen making the unique demand on her Nikaah. In the clip, Shamal, who is a writer by profession, gives a strong message to eliminate wrong customs from the society and said that she wanted to inspire others to make such changes.

She says, "As you all know, I have demanded books worth Rs100,000 for Haq Mehr. O...