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Marrying From Pakistan?  Or Do You Know Someone Who is!

Are you worried about being forced into a marriage? A marriage should be entered into with the free and full consent of both parties and you must be compatible!.

FIRST OF ALL WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT LEAVE THIS COUNTRY AS IT WILL BE MUCH HARDER TO STOP THE MARRIAGE.

EVEN IF YOU ARE IN PAKISTAN YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET MARRIED. 

When you are in Pakistan, If you fear you are going to be forced into a marriage contact Consular Section British High Commission , Islamabad who:
  • Will try to help you get back to the UK.
  • Can issue emergency passports.
  • Will try to provide safe accommodation and transport in the country you are in.
Address: British High Commission
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna 5
P O Box 1122 ,  IslamabadMain switchboard Phone Number from Abroad : 00 92 51 201 2000from within Pakistan : 051 201 2000

What you will need to do:
  • You may need to get to the nearest British High Commission/Embassy.

If you cannot get to the High Commission/Embassy they will still try to do everything possible to help. They will even send a car to collect you with police and bring you back to the UK safely as long as you do not fall for the emotional blackmail. 

Please see this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBi0tp0RkE A number of young people find themselves being forced into marriage by their families when they go abroad.

You have the right to legal protection. If someone is forcing you into a marriage they may be in breach of the law in the UK and other countries. In order to protect yourself think carefully before you decide to go.

If you do go or know a friend in Pakistan you can still help them :

Contact the Community Liaison Unit at the FCO (Tel: 020 7008 0230 or E-mail: clu@fco.gov.uk).

Any information you give us will be treated confidentially .

It would be really helpful if you can leave the following details with the Unit:
  • Your name as shown on your passport.
  • Your passport number, date and place of issue.
  • Your date of birth.
  • A recent photograph of yourself.
  • Your parents' names.
  • Your address and telephone number in the UK.
  • Address and telephone number in the country you are visiting.
  • Names and addresses of other relatives you might be visiting abroad.
  • The date you are expecting to return to the UK.
  • Details of a trusted and reliable friend or relative in the UK.
Make sure you take with you:
  • The address and contact numbers of the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in the country you are visiting.
  • Some money in case you need to make telephone calls or for transport.

    If you are in the UK and want to give or get information regarding Forced Marriages the joint FCO/Home     Forced Marriage Unit is contactable at fmu@fco.gov.uk or on 020 7008 0151 (outside office hours: 020 7008 1500).