Pakistani American Woman Returns Home
Onijah Andrew Robinson, a 33-year-old Pakistani American woman, has returned to the US after a dramatic ordeal in Pakistan, where she claimed to have been stranded after her marriage plans fell through, and her claims of online marriage and pregnancy were disputed.
A dramatic saga involving an American woman, who traveled to Pakistan to marry a 19-year-old man, has come to an end with her return to the United States. Onijah Andrew Robinson, a 33-year-old Pakistani American woman, claimed she was left stranded after her prospective husband, Nidal Ahmed Memon, reneged on their marriage plans.
Robinson had traveled to Karachi in October 2024, but her dreams of a new life were shattered when Memon and his family rejected her. Despite her claims of being married to Memon online and expecting a child, her son revealed that she suffers from bipolar disorder. This new information raised questions about her actions and decisions in Pakistan.
During her stay in Pakistan, Robinson made headlines with her demands for financial assistance from the government, claiming she needed $20,000 immediately and $5,000-$10,000 per week to stay in the country. She also camped outside Memon's house, demanding $3,000 per week and Pakistani citizenship. However, her requests were met with skepticism, and she eventually agreed to return to the US.
The Sindh Governor had offered Robinson assistance to return to the US, but she initially refused, citing disagreements with her family. However, after a mental health evaluation at a hospital, she finally agreed to leave Pakistan. Her case sparked a debate about the challenges faced by foreign women who travel to Pakistan for marriage and the support systems in place for them.
The Pakistani American woman's return to the US marks the end of a complex and dramatic saga that highlighted the importance of cultural understanding and support for individuals navigating international relationships. As Robinson returns home, it is hoped that she will receive the necessary support and care to address her mental health needs.