A widow who was officially declared dead in government records has approached the Sindh High Court to prove that she is alive and to challenge the payment of her late husband’s pension to another woman.
The case concerns Safia Begum, who told the court that she had been declared dead in official records while the pension of her deceased husband was allegedly being collected by his first wife.
During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer informed the court that Safia’s husband had passed away and had been married three times. According to the lawyer, both NADRA and Union Council records incorrectly showed Safia Begum as deceased.
The lawyer further stated that, following verification of the records, the pension was being paid to the deceased man’s first wife instead of Safia.
According to ARY News, the Sindh High Court expressed concern over the matter and issued bailable arrest warrants for Union Council Chairman Saleh Muhammad. The police were directed to ensure that the Union Council chairman appears before the court at the next hearing.
The court subsequently adjourned the hearing until September 9.
The case highlights concerns surrounding errors or discrepancies in official identity and civil-registration records and their potential impact on citizens’ legal and financial rights.
Disclaimer: This report is based on the information provided and media reports attributed to ARY News. Allegations and statements mentioned in the report should not be treated as final judicial findings unless confirmed by a court. The matter remains subject to legal proceedings and the court’s final decision. The image is AI-generated and is intended for illustrative purposes only.
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