Cross-border couples face uncertain futures
As Indo-Pak ties sour, citizenship, legal rights and property issues strain separated families
Asif Mehmood
Editorial
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Lahore: Considering the history of bilateral tensions, for most people on both sides of the Indo-Pak border, the worsening of ties stirs two nonchalant reactions — curiosity or amusement.
However, for a small segment of the population — those caught in cross-border marriages — the closing of the border mean bidding an emotional farewell to their loved ones across the divide.
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