FO suggests renewing efforts on diplomatic front for Dr. Aafia's release

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 05 Jan 2023

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard the petition filed for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release from imprisonment in America on Wednesday.

Foreign Office Legal Advisor Asad Barki and Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Sister Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui appeared before the court.

The Foreign Office (FO) suggested renewing the efforts on the diplomatic front in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release case.

Talking about the renewed efforts for Dr. Aafia’s release the Foreign Office Legal Advisor said that the Foreign Office can take up the matter at the diplomatic level and our Attorney General can also write to the US Attorney General.

He further added that the Foreign Office can only try on the diplomatic front, while the legal front has to be looked at by the Ministry of Interior.

Furthermore, Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui mentioned that they have also made an appeal in the relevant department of United States in this regard.

On which, the court directed the Foreign Office to submit a progress report every two weeks and adjourned the hearing of the case for two weeks.