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Govt in contact with US over Aafia's release: FO

Senate passes unanimous resolution for Dr Aafia's release during its session

News Desk November 15, 2018

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Senate passes unanimous resolution for Dr Aafia's release during its session. PHOTO: EXPRESS

Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said on Thursday that the government is in contact with the US on the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, Express News reported.

"Pakistan's Consul General in Houston has met Dr Aafia 12 times in the past 3 months," said Faisal.

"The Pakistani government is in contact with the US government on the matter."

The Senate also passed a unanimous resolution for Dr Aafia's release during its session on Thursday.

Dr Fauzia Siddiqui calls on foreign minister

Jamiat Ulema Islam-F (JUI F) Senator Talha Mehmood presented the resolution. The resolution states that the government should immediately talk to the US government regarding her release.

On the directions of the Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, the resolution will also be forwarded to the FO and urge the office to take the necessary steps to implement the resolution.

'Dr Aafia subjected to physical, sexual abuse in US detention center'

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met with Dr Fauzia Siddiqui on Wednesday.

During the meeting, FM Qureshi informed Dr Fauzia about the government’s ongoing efforts and also exchanged views about bringing Dr Aafia back to Pakistan.

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.

COMMENTS (1)

powayman | 6 years ago | Reply Surely we have bigger fish to fry that making meaningless appeals for the release of an extremist who likely hates Pakistan a much as the USA? We provided her $2 million to hire the best attorneys - she never said thanks and never followed the advice of her attorneys. She was found guilty in fair trial and she received a harsh sentence which most thought would be reduced upon appeal ... but once again she didn't follow her legal advice and refused to file an appeal. . She resides in a US Federal Prison Hospital because she is mentally unstable. She has air conditioning, good food, private cell, health care, TV, Internet, etc. You have to be PM in to get that kind of treatment in Pakistan prison. She is not in Guantanamo so US options on her release are very limited - were talking Presidential Pardon or something equally remote. Talking to US State Dept and making Senate resolutions is a complete waste of time. . We should have no sympathy for this lady and the Senate resolution only sends a message that we still pander to extremist.

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