LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sanam Javed has filed a petition for khula (judicial dissolution of marriage) before a family court, seeking to end her marriage.
In her petition, Sanam Javed stated that a lack of mental compatibility with her husband had led to several problems in their marital life, adding that she no longer wished to continue the relationship.
According to reports, the petition was filed through her lawyer, Barrister Khadija Siddiqui.
Confirming the development in a statement on social media platform X, Barrister Khadija Siddiqui said that Sanam Javed had formally submitted her khula petition before the family court.
ہم نے صنم جاوید خان کی جانب سے عدالت میں خلع کا دعویٰ دائر کر دیا ہے۔ یہ اس کا ذاتی معاملہ ہے، اس لیے تمام ذرائع ابلاغ اور مبصرین سے گزارش ہے کہ اس پر قیاس آرائیوں سے گریز کریں۔
@sanamkh22 @22muradkhan https://t.co/EjafGF5l5W— khadija siddiqi (@khadijasid751) November 7, 2026
She emphasised that the matter was personal and family-related, urging everyone to respect Sanam Javed’s privacy.
The lawyer also appealed to journalists, representatives of electronic and digital media, and social media users to refrain from spreading unverified information, making personal comments or engaging in speculation about the matter.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that the family court has issued preliminary notices following the filing of the petition, while legal proceedings to summon the parties for the next hearing have also been initiated.
Sanam Javed has not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding the matter.
