American Woman Stranded in Pakistan Demands Citizenship and $3,000 Weekly Allowance After Online Romance Fails

A 33-year-old American woman, Onijah Robinson, traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, in October, hoping to start a new life with her 19-year-old online boyfriend, Nidal Ahmed Memon. However, the relationship took an unexpected turn when Nidal’s family opposed the marriage, leading him to break things off.

Left without a visa, money, or a plan, Robinson was stranded for seven days at Karachi Airport. She later staged a sit-in outside Nidal’s home, refusing to leave until she was granted Pakistani citizenship and a $3,000 weekly allowance. Crowds gathered as she slept in the parking lot, demanding financial support.

Pakistani authorities moved Robinson to a women’s police station for safety, but she insisted on returning to Nidal’s neighborhood. Despite attempts by the U.S. Consulate to persuade her to return home, she refused to board a flight back to the U.S., declining immigration procedures.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that Nidal has been taken into custody by Pakistani intelligence agencies. In an unexpected twist, a local man has offered to marry Robinson, stating that he would seek his first wife’s permission before proceeding.

The bizarre case has drawn widespread attention, raising discussions about online relationships, cultural clashes, and legal implications for foreign visitors overstaying their visas.