Navigating Marriage as an Ex-Muslim in Pakistan: Seeking Advice"

I’m a 26-year-old male from Pakistan, working in IT and financially stable. While I’m not exactly where I want to be yet, I’m on the right track career-wise. Recently, my mother brought up the idea of marriage. She asked if there’s someone in my life or, if not, she has someone in mind for me.

The truth is, I’ve been so focused on my job and education that I’ve never really given much thought to relationships. Now that marriage feels like a closer reality, I’m starting to feel concerned. As an atheist, I’d prefer a partner who shares my worldview, but that’s incredibly challenging in Pakistan.

While I have many wonderful Muslim friends, I don’t think I’d be truly compatible with someone who holds religious beliefs. The idea of finding an ex-Muslim woman here feels almost impossible—like searching for a unicorn.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or advice on this situation. How should I approach this?