A decades-old identity dispute involving an alleged impersonator, disputed medical credentials, and CNIC and passport records issued under another person's identity has reached the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A constitutional petition filed under Article 199 concerns Muhammad Yar, son of Nazeer Ahmad, who, according to the petition, allegedly assumed the identity of Dr. Farooq Iqbal Khan, son of Khan Zaman Khan, and used his credentials for official documentation and medical practice. Islamabad High Court's Justice Khadim Hussain Somro served notices to all 8 respondents on May 19, 2026, and the next date of hearing is September 21, 2026.
The dispute dates back to 2004 when Dr. Farooq allegedly complained that his MBBS degree and other personal credentials had been stolen and misused. A complaint lodged at Police Station Kot Lakhpat, Lahore, on March 3, 2004, was followed by FIR No. 368/2006 under Sections 380 and 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code against Muhammad Yar. A second FIR, No. 350/2010, was registered at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Police Station, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, under provisions of the Emigration Ordinance 1979, Passport Act 1974, and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Ordinance 2000.
The latest petition focuses on how the alleged identity subsequently appeared in official records. According to the petition, an old non-computerized identity document, No. 339-73-103901, identifies the holder as Muhammad Yar, son of Nazeer Ahmad. It alleges that NADRA subsequently issued CNIC No. 35202-6793975-5 in the name of Farooq Iqbal, son of Zaman Khan. The petition further alleges that Passport No. KS1339753 was issued under the disputed identity. The petitioner has questioned how, if the allegations are established, not only the name but also the parentage and other family particulars could have changed in official records.
The issue resurfaced in 2026 through correspondence between NADRA and the FIA. According to the petition, NADRA's March 30, 2026 communication referred to discrepancies in the disputed identity and to spot verification and technical analysis, including examination of the old CNIC record. The petition also refers to correspondence with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and the Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, concerning medical credentials allegedly linked to the disputed identity. The Federal Ombudsman has also taken notice of the matter. According to the petition, the Wafaqi Mohtasib, through Case No. WMS-HQR/0001893/26 dated March 12, 2026, directed the FIA to take action and report the outcome. The petitioner claims that despite these developments, the disputed CNIC and passport have not been cancelled. Complaints were also allegedly submitted to the Prime Minister, Chairman NADRA, Director General FIA, Director General Immigration & Passports, and Director General Intelligence Bureau.
The petition states that the complaints were submitted on computerized stamp papers after biometric verification. The petitioner has sought directions for an independent verification and audit of the disputed identity, CNIC, and passport records, besides verification of the alleged medical registration and credentials. The petitioner prayed before the Islamabad High Court for the reconstruction of the documentary trail to determine whether the alleged discrepancies originated at NADRA, passport authorities, professional regulators, or elsewhere.