ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The year 2025 not only saw achievements in Pakistan’s entertainment and sports sectors but also witnessed some high‑profile personal splits and heard rumours of marital discord in showbiz industry that captured headlines and sparked widespread public discussion.
Separations dominated showbiz industry
From celebrity breakups to shocking divorces, these separations dominated showbiz industry and social media throughout the year.
Imad Wasim and Sania Ashfaq
In the latest of such developments, former Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim officially confirmed his divorce from Sania Ashfaq after more than six years of relationship, citing unresolved issues and repeated conflicts as the reason behind the divorce.
As Wasim urged fans to respect the family’s privacy and refrain from sharing old couple photos, Sania later alleged third‑party involvement as a prime reason for marriage breakdown. The couple share three children together.
Asim Azhar and Merub Ali
Popular singer Asim Azhar and his long‑time fiancée Merub Ali officially announced an end to their engagement in 2025, surprising millions of fans who had long regarded them as an ideal couple.
Though the reason for split was kept private, the announcement came after a three‑year engagement, prompting speculation on social media about changing priorities.
Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed
Social media influencers Sehar Hayat and Sami Rasheed officially separated despite having welcomed their first child in 2024.
Personal conflict seemed to have had a role in the separation, with both parties addressing their followers amid ongoing custody discussions and emotional reactions.
Mehar Bano and Shahrukh Kazim Ali
Actress Mehar Bano formally confirmed her divorce from Shahrukh Kazim Ali after months of speculations fueled by the deletion of her wedding photos online. The couple had married in 2022.
Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed
Just months after Shoaib Malik marrying Sana Javed, rumours circulated in late 2025 of trouble in their marriage. Social media speculation suggested a possible separation, though neither Malik nor Javed has officially confirmed these reports as of late December 2025.
