Pakistani woman fights to reunite with husband after visa revoked

India Dec 06, 2025

Ruqaiya Obaeed, a Pakistani national, has gone to the Delhi High Court after her Indian visa was canceled.
She married Ubada Abul Barakat Farooqi in Pakistan in late 2024 and came to India on a valid visa in April 2025.
But just weeks later, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, India suspended most visas for Pakistani nationals—including Ruqaiya's—requiring her to leave after she was issued an exit permit.

Why does it matter?

This case highlights how strict visa bans can separate legally married couples across borders.
Ruqaiya argues it's unfair that her long-term visa request wasn't considered while others were.
The court's decision could set an important example for how family ties are treated under tough India-Pakistan policies.