The former ISI chief has been summoned by the court on January 20 in a family suit filed by Palwasha, according to a report published in The News.
It has also been revealed that the couple has a four year old son from the marriage and Palwasha has sought alimony for her son.
The court has ordered General Zaheerul Islam to appear in person or submit a reply through his counsel by January 20.
In case of noncompliance, the court can initiate ex-party proceedings, the notice further read.
Lt General Zaheer Islam has not publicly spoken about the matter.