Dr Fauzia Siddiqui calls on foreign minister
Exchange views about bringing Dr Aafia back to Pakistan
During the meeting, they also exchanged views about bringing Dr Aafia back to Pakistan. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met with Dr Fauzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr Aafia Siddiqui in Islamabad on Tuesday, Radio Pakistan reported.
During the meeting, FM Qureshi informed Dr Fauzia about the government's ongoing efforts for Dr Aafia's case.
The foreign minister and Dr Fauzia also exchanged views about bringing Dr Aafia back to Pakistan.
Dr Aafia issue taken up with US envoy: FO
The foreign minister also issued special instructions to Pakistan's Consul General in Houston regarding Dr Afia Siddiqi's matter, and ensure her well being in line with her legal and human rights.
FM Qureshi said on Saturday that Dr Aafia Siddiqui is the daughter of the nation and we wish that she returns to Pakistan, but we will not bargain with the US for her release.
Talking to media in Multan, Qureshi said he wishes Aafia returns to the country.
“We are making diplomatic efforts to bring Aafia back,” the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader said. “However, there has been no understanding to release Shakeel Afridi or Raymond Davis [who was released earlier].”
On Thursday, the Foreign Office said Pakistan had raised the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui during the recent visit of senior US diplomat Ambassador Alice Wells.
No bargain for Dr Aafia Siddiqui's release: FM Qureshi
On the same day, the foreign minister said Pakistan will extend help to Aafia Siddiqui as per the law to lessen her difficulties.
Aafia, who has been serving a 86 years imprisonment in the US for allegedly attacking US soldiers in Afghanistan and having links to Al Qaeda, recently wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking his help for her release.
During the meeting, FM Qureshi informed Dr Fauzia about the government's ongoing efforts for Dr Aafia's case.
The foreign minister and Dr Fauzia also exchanged views about bringing Dr Aafia back to Pakistan.
Dr Aafia issue taken up with US envoy: FO
The foreign minister also issued special instructions to Pakistan's Consul General in Houston regarding Dr Afia Siddiqi's matter, and ensure her well being in line with her legal and human rights.
FM Qureshi said on Saturday that Dr Aafia Siddiqui is the daughter of the nation and we wish that she returns to Pakistan, but we will not bargain with the US for her release.
Talking to media in Multan, Qureshi said he wishes Aafia returns to the country.
“We are making diplomatic efforts to bring Aafia back,” the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader said. “However, there has been no understanding to release Shakeel Afridi or Raymond Davis [who was released earlier].”
On Thursday, the Foreign Office said Pakistan had raised the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui during the recent visit of senior US diplomat Ambassador Alice Wells.
No bargain for Dr Aafia Siddiqui's release: FM Qureshi
On the same day, the foreign minister said Pakistan will extend help to Aafia Siddiqui as per the law to lessen her difficulties.
Aafia, who has been serving a 86 years imprisonment in the US for allegedly attacking US soldiers in Afghanistan and having links to Al Qaeda, recently wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking his help for her release.