An overseas Pakistani has approached the Sindh High Court after uncovering that his family falsely declared him dead in an alleged attempt to take over his property.
Imran Malik, who had been living abroad for the last four years, returned to Pakistan and was shocked to discover that his Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) had been blocked. Official records showed him as deceased, effectively stripping him of his legal identity.
Following inquiries into the matter, Malik learned that the false declaration had allegedly been made by his own family members. The move was reportedly aimed at claiming ownership of his property by exploiting legal and administrative loopholes. As a result, Malik’s identity was invalidated, and his official documents were treated as if he were no longer alive.
Distressed by the situation, Malik decided to take legal action and filed a petition in the Sindh High Court. Through his plea, he has challenged the actions of his family, calling them unlawful and fraudulent. He has requested the court to restore his CNIC, reverse the false death record, and provide legal relief against those responsible.
The case has drawn public attention to serious issues surrounding property disputes, misuse of official records, and identity fraud within families. Legal experts say such cases highlight the vulnerabilities in documentation systems that can be exploited in inheritance and property-related conflicts.
Malik’s petition is currently under review, and the Sindh High Court is expected to hear the matter in the coming weeks. The outcome of the case could set an important precedent for addressing similar disputes involving identity manipulation and property rights in Pakistan.
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