ISLAMABAD – Islamabad family court on Tuesday granted Humaira Tayyaba a Khula (Divorce Initiated by Wife) decree, dissolving her marriage to former Jamaat-e-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmed after reconciliation efforts failed between the two.
Judge Ambreen Iqbal issued the ruling after Humaira was unwilling to continue the marriage. She expressed strong aversion to maintaining the relationship and refused to resume living with her ex-Senator, and with no chance of reconciliation, the court granted her a Khula decree.
Humaira also withdrew requests for maintenance for minor children, educational and other expenses for unmarried daughters, and additional relief. The court subsequently dismissed those claims. One report places her withdrawal statement around October 7, 2026. The judge ordered certified copies of the decree to be sent to Mushtaq and the relevant Union Council.
Humaira filed the petition in May this year and the court announced its decision lately under Section 10(4) of the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964.
Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, who hails from Swabi, KP, began his political involvement through Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student organisation associated with Jamaat-e-Islami. He later occupied senior provincial party positions, including JI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amir, before representing the province in the Senate from March 2018 to March 2024.
Mushtaq is also known for his pro-Palestinian campaigning and involvement in the “Save Gaza” movement. He and his ex-wife Humaira, previously appeared together at demonstrations and were reportedly arrested in connection with protest-related cases, including alleged violations of Section 144. His participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla got coverage concerning his reported detention and release.
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