Govt assures ongoing support in Aafia case

Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, reaffirming diplomatic and legal support to Aafia Siddiqui, on Monday said the remarks of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar about her were taken out of context.

The government has been continuously providing diplomatic and legal support in Aafia Siddiqui case, the minister said, while talking to the media after attending a book launching ceremony at the National Language Promotion Department in Islamabad.

A committee, headed by the law minister, has also been formed to facilitate progress on the matter, the minister added.

Tarar noted that the incumbent government is making unprecedented efforts for Aafia Siddiqui's release compared to previous regimes.

DPM and FM Ishaq Dar is not a member of the Sugar Advisory Board, he added, urging the media to verify any news before airing it.

Regarding cryptocurrency regulation, the minister said a system has been established that includes formation of a Crypto Council and the drafting of relevant laws.

He underscored the growth of cryptocurrency in Pakistan and criticised former finance minister Miftah Ismail's narrative on the issue, suggesting it aligns with India's stance and is contrary to ground realities.