Amid Border Tension, Sushma Gets Indian Man Married to Pakistan Girl

Lucknow: Despite border tensions between the two nations--India and Pakistan, Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj helped a Lucknow-based man marry his fiancee who resides in Pakistan.

The 'nikaah' (marriage) was performed last Friday here in the city. The 24-year-old man Naqi Ali Khan is a resident of Agha Mir Deodhi near City Station, Lucknow. He is an engineer by profession, while the 24-year-old Fatima is from Karachi. Both got engaged two years ago. However, their marriage was delayed due to some visa issues as the girl is a native of Pakistan.

They recently approached India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj through social media. Sushma Swaraj promptly responded to them and helped Fatima in getting a visa to visit Lucknow. The couple finally tied the knot on Friday last week and reception was held on Saturday. This is not the first time Sushma Swaraj has helped citizens from across the border.