A 7ft 2ins Pakistani woman is to live in Britain on benefits after claiming asylum because she is ‘too tall’ to return home.

Zainab Bibi, 33, claims she faces constant persecution and ridicule in her own country over her height. She has lodged an asylum claim with the Home Office and has already been granted a two-year visa to remain in the UK.

Miss Bibi, who in 2003 held the title of tallest woman in the world, plans to live off benefits and take advantage of free NHS healthcare.

Last night critics branded the immigration system a ‘laughing stock’ and called for tougher restrictions on asylum applications

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