Karachi: Sinda Ayyari – The Tunisian woman who traveled all the way to Karachi after a social media romance, married a man from Lyari and then divorced – has been handed over to the Tunisian Embassy of Women Police Station Liaquatabad.
She was then transported to Islamabad with the help of the embassy, and her return is now in the process of Tunisia.
Police said the girl was handed over to embassy officials by the Directive of the Extra Inspector of the Police. With the help of the Tunisian Embassy, she was then moved from Karachi to Islamabad, taking action for her return to her homeland, they added.
Ayyari, 19, became a friend of Muhammad Amir, resident of Khadda Market, Lyari, on social media. After falling in love, the two decided to marry. The girl got a Pakistani visa and arrived in Karachi on November 28, 2024. The couple separated later.
She even tried suicide in Lyari after being divorced by her Pakistani husband, according to the local police.
Originally the couple lived happily. However, smaller disputes took place in recent months, which eventually led Amir to separate her. Since then, Ayyari has been stuck in Pakistan as her 90-day visa expired on February 18. She was unable to return to her homeland and expressed deep distress over her situation.
After Pakinomist News The report offered the Ministry of the Interior to issue an urgent exit permit. Visa officials from the ministry requested her documents and advised her to submit an online application for exit clearance.
According to police, the woman had tried suicide before reaching law enforcement. In a video statement, Senda explained his reasons and said, “I was planning to buy a ticket and leave. Amir used to me nor was aware.”
Police said the woman has not filed any formal complaint about abuse or violence against Amir. Given her vulnerable state, the police are currently giving her shelter and arranging her safe return to Tunisia.
Talking to Pakinomist.tv Over a WhatsApp video call from Islamabad, Ayyari said she has undergone trauma after the worrying experience. She expressed a desire to stay in Pakistan for at least a few months to recover from the mental shock before returning to her country.
“My relatives are toxic people, and they mock my family over being divorced in this hurtful way. Therefore, my family also wants me to keep me away for a while,” she said.
However, she added that her father has been very supportive and still wants her to come home.
The Tunisian girl claimed she has some friends in Karachi and Islamabad who have assured her for support to find a job and arrange accommodation, provided her visa is renewed. Still, she thought her visa would not be extended in view of the current circumstances.
