American Woman's Viral Standoff in Pakistan After Failed Online Romance

Onijah Robinson, a 33-year-old from New York, refuses to leave Karachi after her marriage plans with a 19-year-old Pakistani man fell apart.

Onijah Robinson traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, in October 2024 to marry 19-year-old Nidal Ahmed Memon, whom she met online.
Memon's family rejected the marriage, leaving Robinson stranded and her tourist visa expired as she refused to leave the country.
Robinson's demands include $5,000 per week, Pakistani citizenship, and a government-funded flight back to New York, which she declined when offered by an NGO.
The situation gained widespread attention after Robinson staged a sit-in outside Memon's home and participated in viral press conferences and media appearances.
Her family, including her son who claims she is mentally unwell, has urged her to return; recent reports indicate she has now agreed to leave Pakistan.