DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN vs WAQAS KHAN — 2026 PLD 91 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLD 91 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLD
Parties: DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN vs WAQAS KHAN
Subject matter: Family
Provisions referred to: S. 2---F; S. 5; Family Courts Act (XXXV of 1964)

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Judgment text as reported

DR. SEEMA HANIF KHAN VS WAQAS KHAN. S. 2---Family Courts Act (XXXV of 1964), S. 5, Sched.---Wife seeking dissolution of marriage---Wife's right to pursue her career or education---Scope---Husband alleging disobedience against wife on that account---Legality---Wife's desire to pursue her career or education abroad is not disobedience and is not to be equated to misconduct rather it is an exercise of her personal autonomy.

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