Pakistan Requests Presidential Pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui
The government of Pakistan has officially requested a presidential pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who is currently imprisoned in the United States. This information emerged during a recent hearing in the Islamabad High Court, where Additional Attorney General Manoor Iqbal Dogal informed the court about the government’s efforts to secure her release and repatriation.
During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the case filed by Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, Aafia’s sister. Dr. Fauzia urged the government to support her sister’s return to Pakistan. Advocate Imran Shafiq, representing Dr. Fauzia, emphasized the urgency of the situation and expressed hope that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s letter to the U.S. President would help facilitate Aafia’s repatriation.
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