Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media activist Sanam Javed has filed a khula petition against her husband, Atiq Riaz. The application was submitted to a family court in Lahore. The legal development was reported by NewsGuru on Saturday.
According to the report, the court has issued a notice to Atiq Riaz. He has been directed to submit his response by November 25. The court will hear the khula application again on the same date.
Sanam Javed is seeking the dissolution of her marriage through the legal process. Her petition comes as she remains in custody at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore. She is currently serving a sentence in connection with cases related to the May 9 incidents.
The latest development has attracted public attention because of Sanam Javed’s political activities and ongoing legal proceedings. However, details surrounding the reasons behind her decision to seek khula have not been publicly disclosed.
Her lawyer, Barrister Khadija Siddiqui, confirmed the legal development through a social media statement. The confirmation brought attention to the family court proceedings. No further details about the petition’s contents have been shared publicly.
The court has given Atiq Riaz an opportunity to respond to the application. His reply is expected by November 25. The next hearing will allow the court to review the matter and consider the legal position of both parties.
Sanam Javed’s legal team has also issued a request to media organisations and social media users. They have urged journalists, news outlets and online commentators to respect her privacy. The team has specifically asked people to avoid unnecessary speculation about the family matter.
The lawyers have emphasised the importance of treating the issue with sensitivity. They have requested that personal details should not become the subject of unverified reports or online discussions.
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For now, the khula petition remains before the Lahore family court. The next hearing is scheduled for November 25. Further proceedings will determine how the case moves forward under the relevant legal process.
