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After independence, the colonial influence of Britain is still obvious in Pakistan. Entrance to the West is still regarded as a privilege, as you can see in the story. The story must be set sometime after 1968, when Britain changed the system of reuniting families from the Indian subcontinent. Instead of applying for passports when they arrived in Britain, from 1968 applicants had to go to the British Consulate in their home country. From the towns mentioned, such as Multan and Bahawalpur, it can be concluded that the story is set in Pakistan and the Consulate is probably the one in Islamabad, although the exact location is unclear. (Antonia K.)