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A Marriage Across Borders: A Pakistani Mother Raises Indian Daughter Amid Love, Fears and Yearning

  • Aug 26, 2025

Our daughter, Ileana Ann, was born in Dubai. However, now, at two years old. She’s being taught to know the anthem of India better than “Dil Dil Pakistan”. Just beginning to string together words, tottering between rooms with a giggle that sounds the same in any language. Born with a passport that bears the tricolor — yet half her heartbeat…

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