A Tunisian girl’s social media love story took a heartbreaking turn in Pakistan, ending in divorce and distress after she traveled to Karachi and married a man from Lyari.
Karachi, June 29, 2025 — What began as a cross-border tale of romance ended in heartbreak and desperation for 19-year-old Sinda Ayyari, a Tunisian woman who traveled thousands of miles to marry a man from Lyari, Karachi — only to face divorce, emotional trauma, and a prolonged stay in legal limbo.
Sinda Ayyari befriended Muhammad Amir, a resident of Khadda Market, Lyari, through social media. Their virtual connection quickly blossomed into love, leading her to secure a Pakistani visa and arrive in Karachi on November 28, 2024. The couple married soon after her arrival, and initially, their life together appeared stable.
However, police say that growing personal differences led to frequent quarrels, and within months, Amir divorced Ayyari. Heartbroken and stranded in a foreign country with an expired visa, the young woman reportedly attempted suicide in Lyari, prompting police intervention.
“She had not filed any formal complaint of abuse or violence, but was visibly distressed and vulnerable,” said an official at Liaquatabad Women’s Police Station. “We provided her with shelter and coordinated with the Tunisian Embassy for her safe repatriation.”
The case drew national attention after a Geo News report highlighted her ordeal. In response, the Ministry of Interior offered an urgent exit permit and instructed visa officials to facilitate the process. The Tunisian Embassy stepped in to assist, and Ayyari was transported from Karachi to Islamabad.
In a recorded video message, Sinda shared her emotional state: “I planned to buy a ticket and leave. Amir neither cared for me nor paid attention.”
She expressed deep distress over her inability to return home after her 90-day visa expired on February 18, 2025. With no legal documents and no support system, her future remained uncertain — until now.
According to police, her handover to the embassy was carried out under directives from the Additional Inspector General of Police. Embassy officials are now making arrangements for her return to Tunisia.
This case shines a light on the challenges faced by women caught in cross-border relationships, especially when legal and emotional support systems fall short.
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