Pakistani All-Rounder Imad Wasim's Ex-Wife Reiterates Forced Abortion Claims, Alleges Mother-in-Law's Role

Sannia Ashfaq, the ex-wife of former Pakistan cricket star Imad Wasim, has reignited a deeply personal and public feud by reiterating serious allegations of forced abortion and infidelity in a recent podcast. Ashfaq claimed that her third pregnancy was terminated in December 2023 without her consent, further alleging that Wasim's mother had pressured for the abortion, even suggesting a threat of poisoning if she did not comply. These explosive remarks follow earlier public accusations in February 2026 and detail ongoing personal challenges with Wasim's family dynamics, including her and their children relocating to London. The controversy first exploded into public view in February 2026 when Ashfaq accused Wasim of infidelity and forcing an abortion, sharing alleged WhatsApp chats and a video to support her claims. Wasim, who announced his second marriage to social media influencer Nyla Raja in February 2026, has consistently denied these allegations. His lawyer, Advocate Aalia Zareen Abbasi, issued a legal notice to Ashfaq, stating that medical records refute the forced abortion claim and that the matter is currently 'sub judice'. Wasim has also publicly urged Ashfaq to stop involving his new wife in their disputes, threatening further legal action. The renewed allegations place Imad Wasim under fresh public scrutiny as the legal battle continues. While Ashfaq has appealed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for intervention and urged a boycott of Islamabad United, where Wasim plays in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), neither the PCB nor Islamabad United has publicly commented on the latest developments. Observers are now watching closely for any official response from cricket authorities or further legal proceedings in a case that has deeply polarized public opinion.