In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which took 26 innocent lives, the Indian government has imposed a strict 48-hour ultimatum for Pakistani nationals to exit the country. The imposition is a relief to many at the same time, has turned the lives of many others upside down, and their tales are heartwarming. Here's one such story of Saadia. Saadia Alvi, a woman originally from Delhi and now a Pakistani daughter-in-law, has made a heartfelt appeal for help: “Let me take my son home.”
Saadia’s story
Saadia married in Karachi and lives there with her family. She arrived in India recently with her five-year-old son, Azaan Alvi, who holds a Pakistani passport. Her own Pakistani visa, however, has expired. With rising tensions between the two nations and the government's new restrictions, she’s now stuck in a distressing situation.
Saadia says she wants to return to Pakistan, but her young son cannot legally travel across the international border alone. Her mother-in-law is with her but is unwell and unable to make the journey. With no other family member to help, Saadia is desperate and running out of time.
Saadia’s plea to return to Pakistan
“I am from Delhi, but my son is a Pakistani citizen. I’m extremely anxious about what’s happening,” she shared. “A five-year-old child cannot travel alone, and I have no one else who can help. Please allow me to return with my son.”
Saadia further added, “What happened in Pahalgam is sad and shouldn’t happen to anyone.”
Her son said, “I’m from Pakistan, and I came to India to see my grandparents. I want to return to Pakistan.”
Saadia’s plea is not political—it's human. Saadia is asking Indian authorities and the public to see her situation with compassion and urgency. She hopes the government will make an exception in her case and allow her to safely cross the border with her child before the deadline ends.