A 19-year-old Tunisian woman, Sanda Ayari, who came to Karachi to marry a Pakistani man she met on Facebook, is set to return home after their marriage ended in divorce just months later.
Sanda arrived in Karachi on November 28, 2024, and married Muhammad Aamir the next day. The couple officially registered their marriage in March 2025. However, their relationship quickly fell apart, and Aamir divorced Sanda shortly afterward.
After the divorce, Sanda sought help from the Women Police Station in Liaquatabad, explaining that her visa had expired and that Aamir refused to provide support. Police confirmed no abuse allegations were made, and Aamir acknowledged the divorce when summoned.
Following media attention, the Tunisian Embassy contacted Karachi police to assist. A female diplomat spoke directly with Sanda and assured authorities of her safe return. Police then handed Sanda to embassy officials, who arranged her transfer to Islamabad and are now managing her exit permit.
Sanda told authorities that Aamir’s behavior changed after marriage and he stopped supporting her. While she initially wanted to stay in Pakistan, she now wishes to return home due to the lack of assistance.
This case highlights the risks involved in online cross-border relationships. Authorities have urged people to be cautious when forming relationships through social media to avoid such difficulties.