Karachi: A former Sindh minister has approached a sessions court in Karachi seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against his ex-wife, alleging that AI-generated and digitally altered photographs were used to deceive him before their marriage.
Former minister Ghulam Rasool Unnar has accused his ex-wife, Razia Arbab, of misleading him through photographs shared during their social-media interactions. According to his lawyer, Shahid Unnar, the two eventually agreed to marry, with the nikah conducted through a video call in the presence of witnesses.
The petition alleges that a dower of PKR 100,000 was paid to Arbab. However, when Unnar later met her in person, he was allegedly shocked to discover that her actual appearance was significantly different from the photographs he had seen before the marriage.
AI-Generated Images at the Centre of Dispute
Unnar’s lawyer told the court that digitally altered and AI-generated photographs had allegedly been used to create a misleading impression of his prospective wife.
According to the petition, Unnar ended the marriage and divorced Arbab after discovering what he described as deception. The former minister is now seeking legal action under Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
The allegations have not been established in court, and the ex-wife’s response is awaited.
Further Allegations After Divorce
The complaint also contains allegations concerning events that allegedly occurred after the divorce. Unnar claims that his former wife continued to target him on social media by circulating fabricated photographs and reports about his death.
The petition further alleges that she sent abusive and threatening messages through WhatsApp and allegedly threatened to release personal videos or cause him harm unless certain demands were met.
The court has directed both sides to submit their responses by August 17.
Growing Concerns Over AI-Enabled Deception
The case highlights a growing concern surrounding the misuse of artificial intelligence to manipulate photographs and other digital content. AI tools can now produce highly convincing alterations, making it increasingly difficult for people to determine whether an image is genuine.
The allegations in the Karachi case remain claims made by the former minister and his legal team. Any criminal liability will depend on the evidence presented before investigators and the court.
The development also underscores the risks of relying solely on photographs shared online when making major personal decisions, particularly when the identity or authenticity of digital content cannot be independently verified.
This article is based on reports concerning allegations filed before a Karachi court. The allegations against Razia Arbab have not been proven, and her response was not available in the report.
