American woman’s search for love causes stir in Karachi
An American woman seeking her “unfaithful lover” in Karachi was shifted back to her apartment on Thursday after she protested at the women’s police station.
The woman had been staging a sit-in in the parking area of the flats since Wednesday, demanding $20,000 and Pakistani citizenship, after initially asking for $5,000.
Onya Andrew Robinson from New York arrived in Pakistan allegedly for her love for Pakistan by a 19-year-old man. The young man had allegedly convinced her of his love, but when his parents discovered that she was nearly twice his age, they refused to approve the marriage.
Onya claimed that she remained stranded for seven days, as her visa had expired after the man left her stranded at the airport.
Reports said that the boy remained missing. The woman allegedly missed her flight to the US and then went to the boy’s home. Upon finding the flat locked, she staged a sit-in in the parking area. When journalists questioned her about her visit, she became angry.
According to officials, the woman has been in Pakistan since October.
Meanwhile, ASP Defense Faria Sudhar claimed that “the woman was not mentally stable”. She added they could discuss matters further once at a secure place.
ASP Sudhar told reporters that there was a security issue regarding the American woman. “She is alone and we are providing her with security.”
In an interview with Aaj News, the American woman expressed her desire for Pakistani citizenship.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior had booked her a ticket on a Qatar Airways flight scheduled for 10am to send her back to the US. But she refused to board the flgith, sources said.
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Officials stated that arrangements were being made to provide Robinson with a fifteen-day visa to facilitate her return to the US. However, there has been no request from her to take action against the young man.
A two-member team from the American consulate met with Robinson at Karachi Airport on Wednesday. The consulate team informed airport officials that they could not forcibly send her back to the US if she did not wish to go, as doing so would be illegal.
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