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LHC affirms wife’s right to house promised under separate marriage deal
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a plea of a husband against a trial court’s verdict observing that he is required to honour the commitments made to his wife in a separate agreement besides the dower sum listed in the Nikahnama.
Justice Muhammad Sajid Mahmood Sethi, in an 11-page written judgement, held that a husband is bound by law to give the advantages promised in a separate agreement along with the dower specified in the marital contract. The court upheld the trial court’s order for the husband to transfer a five-marla residence to his wife.
The woman had filed a complaint for recovery of a five marla residence as dower and maintenance fees during the waiting period, according to the judgement. She insisted her husband had promised her the house in a separate agreement signed on the day they were married.
The court pointed out that dower is a legal right of the wife and not an act of charity or favour by the husband. It further said that under the law, dower is regarded an obligation owed by the husband to his wife.
A woman’s failure to claim dower during marriage cannot be construed as a waiver of her entitlement, the written judgement said. It stated that social and familial factors typically deter women from claiming dower at marriage. The court further pointed out that dower might be accepted verbally, in writing or even after marriage and Shariah regulations allow the husband to increase the amount of dower after marriage.
In family cases, the court emphasised, courts evaluate not just technical legal aspects, but social realities as well. It says family courts are supposed to handle marital issues in a fair and impartial manner.
The spouse had contended that the agreement was concocted and drawn up later. But the court found that the two witnesses of the agreement stood before the court and confirmed the paper and so proved its genuineness.
The judgement further observed that the burden of proof on an allegation of forgery is on the individual alleging forgery. The court noted that the spouse had objected to the forensic investigation of the signatures and thumb impressions on the document, which weakened his stand.
The court said unwillingness to do forensic tests damages a party’s claim, adding that a person expressing the truth should not be afraid of scientific inquiry. It further stated that mentioning only Rs5,000 as dower in the Nikahnama does not make the separate agreement useless or unenforceable.
Pakistani actress Sarah Khan has addressed a question about whether she had hoped for a son during her second pregnancy, saying that she and her husband, singer Falak Shabir, only wished for a healthy child.
During a question-and-answer session on her Instagram account, a fan asked if she wanted a baby boy while expecting her second child.
Responding to the question, Sarah said, “We just wanted a child.”
The actress, who is the mother of two daughters, Alyana and Rania, also reflected on how motherhood has transformed her life.
When asked what she misses most about her life before marriage and children, Sarah replied that uninterrupted sleep is the only thing she misses after becoming a mother of two.
She also shared a light-hearted response when a follower asked whether she was watching the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“The only thing I’m watching these days is my daughters,” she joked.
Speaking about motherhood, Sarah described her daughters as the greatest blessing in her life.
“My life has become more beautiful. I am busier than ever. It’s the best time of my life, and I love my daughters. They are Allah’s greatest blessing upon me,” she said.
The actress added that her biggest goal as a mother is to raise kind and compassionate human beings and wished for all married women to be blessed with healthy children.
Sarah also revealed that she is “obsessed” with her husband, Falak Shabir, while joking that their daughters are even more attached to their father.
The actress recently earned praise for her performance in the drama Sher alongside Danish Taimoor and is set to appear in an upcoming Geo TV drama opposite Feroze Khan.
According to a statement sent by his office early on Sunday, Graham passed away on Saturday night.The statement read, “Senator Graham’s family requests privacy during this extremely trying time and appreciates prayers at this time.”
Among the first public figures to honor Graham was President Donald Trump, who described him as “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.”
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had an eye exam at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail.
Imran’s eye is thoroughly examined by medical professionals.
The inspection was conducted yesterday (Friday), according to information leaked on Saturday. Dr. Arif from PIMS and Dr. Nadeem Qureshi from Al-Shifa Trust were among the specialists who performed the examination.
Imran Khan’s eye was thoroughly examined by the physicians, according to sources.
Medication is prescribed by doctors as part of follow-up care.
Sources claim that as part of the follow-up treatment, the doctors recommended medication.
According to Sarah Khan, she never made a specific wish for a son.
US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at age 71 following a brief illness
At Adiala jail, Imran Khan has his eyes examined.
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