LAHORE – Former Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim and his former wife, digital content creator Sania Ashfaq, have exchanged allegations in public statements following fresh claims made by Ashfaq regarding their marriage and ongoing custody dispute.
In a post shared on Instagram, Ashfaq alleged that she was subjected to abusive and controlling behaviour during their marriage, which she said caused her severe mental stress. She also claimed that Wasim had shown little interest in meeting or speaking with their children and was unwilling to bear their expenses, while she continued to pursue custody.
Ashfaq further alleged that Wasim deceived her during pregnancy and that his behaviour made her life “extremely difficult”. She also claimed that he was arrested in the United Kingdom in July 2025 over allegations related to domestic violence and alleged that pressure was exerted on her by his family to withdraw her statement, prompting the involvement of social services.
According to Ashfaq, social workers recently asked Wasim whether he wished to speak with his children, but he did not respond. She alleged that while he was not interested in meeting or speaking to them, he continued to complicate custody proceedings. She said she would continue to protect her children and hoped the truth would eventually come to light.
Responding in an Instagram story, Wasim described his statement as his “final” response to the matter. He said he had divorced Ashfaq for personal reasons and that the chapter of his life was closed.
Wasim also urged his former wife not to involve his current wife, Naila Raja, in the dispute, saying she had no connection to the matter and entered his life after the divorce.
He further called on Ashfaq to accept the situation and stop what he described as repeated public drama, adding that he would not comment on the matter again.
The allegations and counter-allegations made by both parties have not been independently verified.
