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Qureshi expresses disappointment over Aafia verdict
Qureshi expresses disappointment; says Dr Aafia not given 'benefit of doubt'.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Dr Aafia was not given the benefit of doubt.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed disappointment over the sentence announced in Dr Aafia’s case.
Speaking to CNN in New York, Qureshi said Dr Aafia has not been given the benefit of doubt and she reserves the right to appeal. He said the government will consult her family before it files an appeal.
About the government’s role in this regard, Qureshi said that the Pakistan government had mobilised all resources at its disposal but it had limitations.
The sentence has sparked a reaction in the country as people took to streets on Friday to protest the decision.
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Assalam-o-Allaikum Warahmatullah.Our leaders can only do one thing,expression of disappointment and nothing except it.This is the biggest weakness of leaders that if America wants any accused person from Pakistan of any guilt either involved or not our leaders hand overs to America and now innocent and sinless doctor is sentenced innocently our leaders are only expressing disappointment because they can’t do any thing and they have shown all their weakness and demerits before USA officials and when you show your extremely confidential weaknesses and demerits before any one it means you are trapped and your remote control is in the others’ hands.Because Hazrat Umer (R.A) said if you want to rule on yourself never disclose your secrets,personal matters and weakness.If you shall not do so your every thing including honor,respect,dignity and grace shall be the others’ under control and you shall be the slaves of others.Recommend
Hypocrisy,
never believe him.Recommend
Lol….is that all from you Mr Qureshi? Pakistan has lost its sovereignity: Fact. Now we don’t care if we start selling our mothers, sisters and daughters. Aafia Siddique was all three of these.Recommend
Mr ADE,
For your information Dr. Aafia is an American Citizen and when you apply for citizenship in US you take oath to be loyal to US and its interest. Al-Qaeda is the enemy of US and She found to be associated with Al-Qaeda she even married to an Al-Qaeda member. her name was to given to US/CIA by one of the ‘greatest’ warrior of Al-Qaeda Khalid Sheikh Muhammad.Recommend