Islamabad: Acclaimed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has announced she is expecting her second child, sending waves of celebration across the entertainment industry. The 41 year old star shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, September 13, 2026, posting a photograph of herself cradling a visible baby bump alongside the caption, "We make plans and then there is Allah’s plan." The announcement marks her first child with businessman Salim Karim, whom she married in an intimate ceremony in Bhurban in October 2023.

The news triggered an outpouring of congratulations from fellow celebrities, including Yumna Zaidi, Aiman Khan, Saboor Aly, and Nadia Hussain, as well as thousands of fans across social media platforms. Khan was previously married to Ali Askari, with whom she shares a 17 year old son, Azlan, born in 2009. Renowned internationally for her leading roles in hit television dramas such as Humsafar and Sadqay Tumhare, as well as feature films including Bin Roye, Superstar, and the Bollywood feature Raees, Khan remains one of Pakistan's most prominent media figures.