Indian Pakistani marriage: I am a 23-yr old Indian girl settled in Qatar with family and studying in : university. I want to marry a Pakistani guy who is of same age and studies in the same Uni and his fam in Qatar too since childhood.

His father is not ready to even listen a single word .. forget about agreeing for the marriage. The guy does not want to go against his father’s decision and wants his approval. So, he is ready to step back if his relationship with his father gets worse. His father is too stubborn. Even my parents are stubborn but not so much. We are both Muslims. What do we do please advise.

Answer :

From a legal perspective, if both of you are adults and are marrying with your free will and consent, your marriage can be solemnized in Qatar in accordance with the applicable local laws.

After the marriage, the Nikah documents can be attested by the Pakistan Embassy in Qatar and sent to the relevant Union Council in Pakistan (normally the groom’s permanent place of residence) for registration and issuance of the Pakistani Nikah Nama, where applicable. We can assist you with the entire legal process.

However, there is one important point to keep in mind. At present, the Government of Pakistan has significantly restricted the issuance of POC (Pakistan Origin Card) and Pakistani citizenship to Indian nationals. Therefore, if your future plans include obtaining a POC or Pakistani citizenship, you should be aware that approval is currently very difficult and subject to the prevailing government policy.

Regarding your relationship, the legal position is separate from the family aspect. Since both of you value your families, it would be best to continue making sincere efforts to obtain your parents’ consent through respectful dialogue and mediation. If that is not possible and you both ultimately decide to marry of your own free will, you may do so as adults, provided you comply with the laws of Qatar and Pakistan.

If you require legal assistance with the marriage documentation, embassy attestation, or registration in Pakistan, we can manage the complete process for you.