What's new

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Thread

Major said:
And Pakistan should never had.

She was a terrorist, and if she comes back to Pakistan alive its going to be ahuge problem as the whole country sympathizes with her and look up to her.

At the end of the day she was a terrorist and a convicted one. Whether one doesnt agree with it because of there so called understanding of physics and all, they can believe whatever they want.

Pakistan knows that if this terrorist is allowed back in society god knows what she might preach or how she will be looked up by the people.

Many our mnas tried to bring back this terrorist, alot of them belonging to the religious party.

Atleast Shakeel Afridi led to an international terrorist being caught and killed, but trading him for an actual terrorist would be an insult for the work Shakil Afridi had done.
Click to expand...
Whatever I have read before and the videos I hav e seen of her , she seems like a brainwashed extremist.Even her x husband says that. Also Pakistani establishment have never requested her return for obvious reasons, However she should be treated like any other prisoner while in custody. I do think her basic human rights are being violated while in custody.
 
SalimBhai said:
Whatever I have read before and the videos I hav e seen of her , she seems like a brainwashed extremist.Even her x husband says that. Also Pakistani establishment have never requested her return for obvious reasons, However she should be treated like any other prisoner while in custody. I do think her basic human rights are being violated while in custody.
Click to expand...

I could give zero s about a terrorist's rights. These people dont care about others why should we.

She was giving out posters and was recruiting more terrorists. She was married to a terrorist aswell. Good thing she was caught or else, she could had easily entered into the States due to her education and cause further damage to Islam.

Its a shame that Pakistan consider a terrorist the daughter of the nation, while Malala is critisized who stood up against terrorist.

This shows how messed up of a country we are, and Imran Khan even tried to bring the terrorist back home
 
I have no issues with her being in jail. However she should be treated fairly in jail. Not been able to see your family for 20 years is not ok.
 
SalimBhai said:
I have no issues with her being in jail. However she should be treated fairly in jail. Not been able to see your family for 20 years is not ok.
Click to expand...

Why should terrorist be given any rights?

Her acts would had lead to many children being brainwashed into committing terrorism. Many people who would be going out to their work, going out to buy bread or just be at the wrong place at the wrong time would had been killed cause of her acts.

Hatred for Islam and Islamophobia would had further spread cause of her.

Many people do not realize how dangerous of a women she really was. She could had easily bypassed all securities on border patrol because on the outside she was an educated women who I think had a foreign degree. She could had easily by passed airport security and operated as a sleeper cell.

She deserves no rights to see her family for the business she was involved.

On top of that Pakistan labels this women as if she is Mother Teresa, who instead of welfare was distributing pamphlets to commit terrorism. If access is given and than info is reported back to Pakistan, our right wing lunatics will start a new campaign.

Just wait for this womens sister to return home with info that oh poor affia is under so and so condition and than watch the campaign and politics that will be played for this women.

Yes, i admit, there were many people that were innocent and held in GITMO because few locals sold them out. But that doesnt mean that people like Khalid Sheikh Mohammad or Aafia Siddiqui be given any clemency because they were caught in the act and were actual terrorists.

Pakistan rececently had a terrorist attack committed by a Balochi Women who was educated women. Now had that women been arrested before hand, would anyone had trusted that she was a terrorist. That lady ended up killing many innocent people. With that aftermath, had the women been caught alive do you think she should had been allowed to see her family?
 
After Bin Laden was caught living in Pakistan, there is no way USA will give this women any clemency.

Khalid Sheikh Mohmmad spilled out the named Abu Ahmad al-Kuwaiti's name and his name was also found on his phone. Al kuwaiti was the courier that was tracked down by the US and led them to Bin Laden.

Khalid Sheikh even ended up spitting out Affia's name aswell later on.

After this, this case was covered in a very weird fashion in Pakistan. Uptil 2008 Pakistan was a big terrorist sympathizer that had alot of hate for USA. Even though we had record number of bombings taking place. The Pakistani agenda further created more issues later on
 
Why is our nation obsessed with this sick and twisted woman? We badmouth, defame and curse brilliant women like Malala and Sharpen while idolising terrorists like Aafia. No wonder the world associates Pakistan with terrorism and violence.
 
ahmedzee said:
Where is the proof? I have failed to find one after numerous research I did many years ago. If you can find one, please send it my way. It should obey the laws of physics as we don't live in a marvel universe.
Click to expand...

Bhai all Muslims are terrorists and having appalling women rights apparently but Americans who treat everyone very fairly. Just research about how much rights they give and how inmates are treated in the prison Dr Aafia is in.

Pervez musharraf handed her over and look how his soul left his body. All those who were involved in handing her over for dollars will really regret their actions in the hearafter
 

Aafia Siddiqui to meet her sister on December 2, says lawyer​


ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been informed that Dr Fowzia will meet her incarcerated sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in the United States (US) in the first week of December, ARY News reported.

This will be the second meeting between both sisters in the last 20 years. Earlier in the month of May, Dr Fowzia met Aafia Siddiqui in Fort Worth town of the United States.

IHC Justice Sardar Aijaz Ishaq Khan took up the plea seeking the immediate release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who has been incarcerated in the US for the last 20 years. In today’s hearing Aafia Siddiqui’s advocate also showed up on the video link from the US.

The court was informed that Fowzia Siddiqui is scheduled to meet her sister again on December 2 and 3 in the US. She will be accompanied by Senator Mushtaq and Senator Talha Mahmood.

Speaking to media after the hearing, Dr Fauzia’s lawyer, Imran Shafique said the meeting will take place between both the sisters on December 2 and 3 in the United States.

Shafiq said Dr. Fowzia has some security concerns before leaving for the United States, it is the government’s responsibility to address the concerns, he added۔

The lawyer added that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is imprisoned in the most notorious prison in the United States and their priority is to immediately shift her to another jail.

Source: ARY
 
LongHorn said:
Clive Stafford Smith
@CliveSSmith

Dreadfully sad today: Aafia ended our meeting sobbing, "I'm not going back to that cell & the sexual predators. Take me out of here. I'm innocent!" Over&Over&Over for 28 minutes before they made me leave.
Click to expand...
It's just heart wrenching. How a poor soul is being brutally oppressed on some bogus charges. It's pity that not any Pakistani government over the years has raised this issue well otherwise she would have been freed by now. May ALLAH ease his difficulties.
 
Do anything the government can do but get this lady out of that hellhole.

---------------------

Fresh efforts unveiled to prove Aafia Siddiqui’s innocence

Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s American lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith, said on Saturday he had been working to find further evidence of torture on her in US custody and her innocence for the past 10 days.

Addressing a press conference along with Dr Aafia’s sister, Dr Fowzia Siddiqui, Mr Smith said he had been working day and night with the very willing assistance of many people in Afghanistan to find further evidence of Dr Aafia’s torture in US custody and her innocence of the charges.

He said numerous witnesses proved that Dr Aafia was held in Bagram for a significant part of the five years she was missing (2003-08), before she was moved to another, even worse prison. “People who say she was at liberty at that time are simply not telling the truth,” he added.

The counsel said that on July 17, 2008, Dr Aafia was sent to Ghazni with the promise that she would get her daughter, Maryam, back. “We can now prove that this was a sham, and a call had been made to the police that she was a suicide bomber,” he said, adding that the only thing that saved her life was a brave Ghazni tailor who worked across from the Khalid Bin Walid Mosque and had been able to speak Urdu with her.

He said the tailor prevented Dr Aafia’s potential shooting by AK-47-wielding Afghan National Police officers by vouching for her innocence and by standing between her and them and telling them that the caller was lying. “We have located several witnesses to corroborate the tailor’s evidence,” Mr Smith added.

The counsel said they had proof that the evidence presented at Dr Aafia’s American trial was false from start to finish.

Dr Fowzia Siddiqui said the world talked warmly about women’s rights, but it suddenly became silent when Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s name was uttered.

She said the nations that keep mum on the safety and security of their mothers and daughters don’t live with pride in this world.

She said that successive governments and politicians had disappointed the nation on the issue of Dr Aafia. “I have no hope that our spineless politicians would do anything for Aafia,” she said, adding that she was, however, confident about the role of courts.

SOURCE: DAWN
 
more money of the public to be wasted on this terrorist.

This terrorist should had been hanged to death
 
BouncerGuy said:
any proofs to back this statement?
Click to expand...
this has been discussed in lengths, and all the proofs are there on the internet. Its up to you if you wanna believe it or not instead of repeating the same arguments.

This terrorist is labelled as the daughter of the nation, a propaganda that her extended family spread as they had govt positions in Pakistan and made everyone believe a sob story of hers.

This despicable women was recruiting children for suicide bombing. The treatment she gets in her jail is what she deserves.

No immunity should be provided to her, and the govt should not waste a single penny on a terrorist.

She and her lying sister and her husband first need to come to terms and admit her crime. Her sisters husband has now started to do podcasts spreading falses narratives and claiming how Aafia is innocent victim lol

I remember the 2005-2010 situation in Pakistan. This was when kids and babies were used to do suicide attacks. I remember how when they targetted Benazir in Karachi, they used a baby who was kidnapped and a bomb was strapped on that poor sole so that they can get Benazir to hold that poor child and activate the bomb.

Benazir did not get to hold that child i believe, but that baby was still killed.

Keeping such things in mind on how Al Qaeda and Taliban were working back than, i could never forgive this women because she also preached the same kind of anarchy and was a traitor against Pakistan.

USA has done a great favor to this world by taking her into custody and giving her beatings which she deserves.

First step for any negotiation or dialogue is to admit to your crime and let the public know
 
Pray for Dr Aafia she needs exoneration from the false charges against her. I think we should have exchanged Raymond Davis with her before but still could do so by handing over traitor Dr Afridi to US.
 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday assured to undertake all diplomatic efforts for the repatriation of incarcerated Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui from the United States.

In 2003, Siddiqui was wanted by the FBI for questioning for possible ties to al-Qaeda and was detained by Pakistani authorities, according to US media reports at the time.

US officials alleged that when the Afghan police captured Siddiqui in July 2008, she was carrying two pounds (900 grams) of sodium cyanide, which releases a highly toxic gas, notes that referred to a mass casualty attack, and a list of US landmarks.

Responding to the points of Mushtaq Ahmad in the Senate today, Ishaq Dar said it will be the priority agenda of the government after cabinet formation to engage the United States on the matter.

The leader of the house in the Senate pointed out that in the past also, the PML-N had made immense efforts for the repatriation of the daughter of the nation, Dr Aafia Siddiqui.

It is to be noted that Fowzia Siddiqui met her sister in May, earlier in 2023, for the first time after 20 years of imprisonment in the United States.

arynews.tv

'Aafia Siddiqui's repatriation from US is PML-N govt's top priority'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday assured to undertake all diplomatic efforts for the repatriation of
arynews.tv arynews.tv
 

Resolution demanding immediate release of Aafia Siddiqui submitted in PA​


A resolution demanding the immediate release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui was submitted in the Punjab Assembly on Monday.

MPA Basma MPA Basma Chaudhary submitted the resolution for the release of Siddiqui who has been languishing in American jail.

In the text of the resolution, it was further said that “Aafia Siddiqui's lawyer has disclosed that not only physical but also sexual violence has been inflicted on her while mental pressure has also been put on her to turn her away from her religion.

The resolution demanded that full and sincere efforts should be made to bring her back to the country and these efforts should be made not only verbally, but also in practice.

She should be released on humanitarian grounds keeping in view her declining physical and mental health as per the Compassionate Release Act.

The resolution demanded that she has been unjustly imprisoned for twenty years and that she has been suffering from serious illness while highlighting that the Prime Minister of Pakistan himself should write to the United States for presidential pardon and compassionate release.


Dunya News
 

IHC denies five-week delay request in Aafia Siddiqui case​


The Islamabad High Court has rejected a request for a five-week delay in the case concerning the release and repatriation of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, currently imprisoned in the United States. The hearing has been adjourned until September 13.

During the session on Thursday, Additional Attorney General (AAG) requested the court to grant more time for a policy decision on Siddiqui's mercy appeal.

However, the court denied the request and instructed the government to share the draft of the mercy petition with the Pakistani authorities within a week.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's lawyer, Clive Smith, participated in the hearing via video link, arguing for immediate action on the petition.

Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan presided over the case, questioning the government’s hesitation in supporting Siddiqui's case.

The AAG assured the court of the government's support for Siddiqui's sister, Fouzia Siddiqui, but noted that policy decisions at this level require time.

Justice Ishaq pressed the AAG to clarify whether the government intended to file a motion in the United States, to which the AAG responded that a policy decision would be necessary if the American attorney agrees to file the motion.

The court criticised the lack of clear action from the government and urged Smith to proceed with filing the motion in the US.

The AAG requested that the draft mercy appeal to the US President be shared with the government before any policy decision is made.

However, the court dismissed the request for additional time and set the next hearing for September 13.

tribune.com.pk

IHC rejects request for delay in Aafia Siddiqui case, hearing adjourned until September 13 | The Express Tribune

The court denied a request for a five-week delay in Aafia Siddiqui's case, calling for swift action
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 

Govt to file clemency appeal for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release in US​


The federal government has decided to submit a separate clemency appeal for the release of Pakistani citizen Dr Aafia Siddiqui, currently imprisoned in the US, on humanitarian grounds. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to raise the issue during his upcoming visit to the United Nations.

The Islamabad High Court, under Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, issued a written order on Saturday following a recent hearing of a petition filed by Dr Fouzia Siddiqui, Aafia Siddiqui's sister, seeking her release.

The court’s order revealed that Pakistan’s Attorney General appeared in court and assured that the government had no objection to supporting the clemency appeal on humanitarian grounds.

"The government has no reason not to stand with the clemency appeal prepared by Dr Fouzia Siddiqui’s legal team," the Attorney General informed the court.

The court further noted that the government will submit a separate clemency petition for Dr Aafia Siddiqui, and the matter will also be discussed with US officials during the prime minister’s visit to the UN.

Additionally, the order mentioned that according to the Additional Attorney General, progress is being made on a prisoner exchange agreement with the US, with a three-week period requested for further developments.

The court scheduled the next hearing for 18 October 2024.

tribune.com.pk

Govt to file clemency appeal for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release in US | The Express Tribune

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to raise the issue during his upcoming visit to the United Nations
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 

Shehbaz requests Biden to release Dr Aafia on humanitarian grounds​


Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has written a letter to US President Joe Biden requesting the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who is imprisoned in the United States.

In the letter, the Prime Minister stated that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been sentenced to 86 years in prison by a US District Court. As Prime Minister, he believes it is his responsibility to intervene in this matter.

He urged President Biden to use his constitutional authority to grant a pardon and order her release on humanitarian grounds.

Sharif further mentioned that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's family, along with millions of Pakistanis, are awaiting this act of kindness.

He expressed awareness of the President's efforts to advocate for his citizens imprisoned abroad. Dr Aafia has been incarcerated in FMC Carswell since September 2010, serving 16 years in a US jail.

The Prime Minister noted that over the years, Pakistani officials have held consular meetings with Dr Aafia Siddiqui, during which serious concerns about her medical treatment have been raised.

There are significant worries regarding her deteriorating mental and physical health, and concerns have been expressed that she may take her own life. Dr. Aafia's case should be viewed with compassion.

Earlier, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist serving an 86-year prison sentence in the US for assaulting US personnel, is at the center of a contentious extradition case.

The Islamabad High Court has recently ordered a detailed report on her extradition to US authorities, highlighting concerns about her health and the Pakistani government's role in her potential return.

During a court hearing, Siddiqui's sister, Fauzia, emphasised that the Pakistani government must act swiftly to facilitate her return, especially with a possible change in the US administration on the horizon.

Aafia's attorney, Mr. Smith, submitted an affidavit stating that in 2003, the Sindh government transferred Aafia and her children to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which then handed them over to the US.

This has raised questions about the ISI's authority and the evidence against her. The court has asked whether the ISI had any evidence related to Siddiqui and if it had the mandate to transfer her and her children.

Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan expressed skepticism about separating inquiries related to the ISI's role and has instructed for comprehensive reports to be submitted.

The court also requested detailed responses from the Additional Attorney General and the Foreign Ministry. The outcome of this case could significantly impact Dr. Siddiqui's future and influence Pakistan-US relations.

tribune.com.pk

PM Shehbaz requests US President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds | The Express Tribune

PM Shahbaz Sharif urges President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds in a heartfelt letter.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
"Aafia's attorney, Mr. Smith, submitted an affidavit stating that in 2003, the Sindh government transferred Aafia and her children to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which then handed them over to the US."

Wait, what!

ISI, an islamic army, handed over a muslim lady of honest morals to bad ol' USA. Including her children.

And somehow she then becomes daughter of an islamic nation.

Not some doctor, philanthropist, sportswoman, artist who contributed to wellbeing of our society. But this terrorist.
 

Unable to convince US govt for Dr Aafia Siddiqui's release: Ishaq Dar​

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has announced that there has been no success yet regarding the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. He explained that the government has attempted to persuade American leadership for her pardon but has yet to achieve success.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written to the US President requesting humanitarian relief for Dr Aafia. A three-member committee has been formed to engage with American parliamentarians to lobby for her pardon, release, and return to Pakistan.

Dar made these remarks while speaking at the international conference "China 75: A Journey of Development, Transformation, and Global Leadership" on Tuesday. He referred to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a "magnificent gift" from China to Pakistan.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further develop the initiative to enhance cooperation in agriculture, industrial growth, renewable energy, and other sectors.

Dar noted that CPEC has bolstered Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, aiding the country in addressing load-shedding issues. He revealed that the government is taking steps to implement China's offer to send 1,000 Pakistani students to China for agricultural technology training.

Emphasising Pakistan's stance on international issues, Dar stated that the country values China’s cooperation in resolving the Kashmir and Palestine issues and reiterated unwavering support for the One China policy.

He expressed hope that, through the hard work of Chinese leadership and its people, China would soon become the world's largest economy.

On the ongoing violence in Gaza, Dar highlighted that Pakistan is among the few countries openly supporting the Palestinian people, calling for an end to the massacre and adherence to United Nations resolutions and International Court of Justice rulings.

He stated that so far, 48,000 innocent Palestinians, predominantly women and children, have lost their lives, with an additional 80,000 injured.

Expressing concern over attacks on Lebanon and Iran, Dar noted that Pakistan has sent ten major aid shipments to Gaza and initiated steps to facilitate the education of Palestinian students in Pakistani public and private medical colleges.

In a letter written by the PM to the US president, Shehbaz Sharif stated that Dr Aafia Siddiqui had been sentenced to 86 years in prison by a US District Court.

He urged Biden to use his constitutional authority to grant a pardon and order her release on humanitarian grounds.

PM Shehbaz highlighted that Dr Aafia Siddiqui's family, along with millions of Pakistanis, were awaiting the act of kindness.

Dr Aafia has been incarcerated in FMC Carswell since September 2010, serving 16 years in a US jail.

The PM noted that over the years, Pakistani officials had held consular meetings with Dr Aafia Siddiqui, during which serious concerns about her medical treatment were raised.

There are significant worries regarding her deteriorating mental and physical health, and concerns have been expressed that she may take her own life. Her case should be viewed with compassion, the letter mentioned.

The prime minister wrote that it was his "solemn duty" to ensure the wellbeing of his citizens, appealing to Biden to fulfill the same role as a head of state. "I am well aware of how passionately you have fought for the rights of your citizens, particularly those stranded or held captive abroad," the PM wrote.

"You would, therefore, fully understand that as prime minister, it is my solemn duty to intervene when it becomes necessary to ensure a citizen's wellbeing, particularly when the circumstances are as dire as they are in this case."

The prime minister urged Biden to release Dr Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds, writing, "I have always known you to be a committed friend of Pakistan who has demonstrated warmth and genuine friendship for our people.

"I request you, Mr president, to kindly exercise your constitutional authority and accept Dr Siddiqui's clemency petition and order her release, strictly on humanitarian grounds."

Source: The Express Tribune
 
Dr Aafia Siddiqui files petition in US court against alleged sexual assault in prison

Dr Aafia Siddiqui has filed a petition in a US federal court in Texas through her lawyers, accusing prison staff of severe violations of democratic and human rights.

The allegations made in the petition included sexual assault, abuse, denial of medical care, and religious discrimination.

The petition has been filed against the US government, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and prison authorities.

Dr Aafia Siddiqui is currently serving an 86-year prison sentence in a Texas jail.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to United States President Joe Biden seeking Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release as she continues to languish in an American prison for several years.

The letter addressing Biden was written on Oct 13 wherin the PM wrote about seeking the US president's role in the case that deserves to be reviewed with compassion.

“Afia, 52, has spent almost sixteen years in the US jail,” PM Shehbaz wrote in the letter.

PM Shehbaz further mentioned that numerous Pakistani officials have paid consular visits to Siddiqui at the prison facility over the years and have raised "serious concerns about the treatment she has received".

The treatment meted out to her has severely impacted her "already fragile mental and frail physical health".

"In fact, they even fear that she could take her own life," the prime minister mentioned in the letter.


dunyanews.tv

Dr Aafia Siddiqui files petition in US court against alleged sexual assault in prison

The petition has been filed against the U.S. government, the Federal Bureau of Prisons
dunyanews.tv dunyanews.tv
 
Private team to visit US for Dr Aafia's release

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday questioned whether the delegation heading to the US for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was a private initiative and whether the government would bear its expenses.

Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan heard the petition regarding Dr. Siddiqui's release. The court was informed that no government officials were part of the delegation.

The lawyer noted that Anusha Rehman had declined to participate, and it was now learned that Irfan Siddiqui would also not be going.

The lawyer further stated that visas had not yet been issued and emphasized the need for official visas.

The court directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send a summary to the prime minister for a decision on who would cover the delegation's expenses.

Dr. Siddiqui's US-based lawyer, Clive Smith, joined the hearing via video link, suggesting that the visit now has a higher chance of success.

During his conversation with the judge, a slowdown of the internet caused disruption.



tribune.com.pk

Private team to visit US for Dr Aafia's release | The Express Tribune

Private team to visit US for Dr Aafia's release
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
Cricket Warrior said:
Dr Aafia Siddiqui files petition in US court against alleged sexual assault in prison

Dr Aafia Siddiqui has filed a petition in a US federal court in Texas through her lawyers, accusing prison staff of severe violations of democratic and human rights.

The allegations made in the petition included sexual assault, abuse, denial of medical care, and religious discrimination.

The petition has been filed against the US government, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and prison authorities.

Dr Aafia Siddiqui is currently serving an 86-year prison sentence in a Texas jail.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to United States President Joe Biden seeking Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release as she continues to languish in an American prison for several years.

The letter addressing Biden was written on Oct 13 wherin the PM wrote about seeking the US president's role in the case that deserves to be reviewed with compassion.

“Afia, 52, has spent almost sixteen years in the US jail,” PM Shehbaz wrote in the letter.

PM Shehbaz further mentioned that numerous Pakistani officials have paid consular visits to Siddiqui at the prison facility over the years and have raised "serious concerns about the treatment she has received".

The treatment meted out to her has severely impacted her "already fragile mental and frail physical health".

"In fact, they even fear that she could take her own life," the prime minister mentioned in the letter.


dunyanews.tv

Dr Aafia Siddiqui files petition in US court against alleged sexual assault in prison

The petition has been filed against the U.S. government, the Federal Bureau of Prisons
dunyanews.tv dunyanews.tv
Click to expand...

Why are they treating her like this (if true)? Abuse shouldn't happen.

Shameful.
 
Govt pushes ahead with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui repatriation case

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved financial assistance for the delegation travelling to the United States regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and potential repatriation, ARY News reported.

According to reports, the approval comes in response to a request from Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, highlighting the urgency of bringing Dr. Aafia Siddiqui back to Pakistan.

The Islamabad High Court, under Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, conducted a hearing where Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal, a representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui’s lawyer Imran Shafiq, and court assistant Zainab Janjua were present.

During the hearing, the Foreign Ministry’s representative informed the court that visa applications for the delegation had been submitted and were expected to be approved within a week. The government assured the court of its full support for Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui’s efforts.


arynews.tv

Govt pushes ahead with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui repatriation case

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved financial assistance for the delegation travelling to the United States regarding Dr. Aafia
arynews.tv arynews.tv
 
sweep_shot said:
Why are they treating her like this (if true)? Abuse shouldn't happen.

Shameful.
Click to expand...
If she is put in a room with other inmates, abuse and discrimination is bound to happen. This is something unavoidable. The only solution is solitary confinement. Not sure if the court will allow that.

If you ever watch TRU tv(I used to watch a couple of decades ago), it is pretty graphic as to what happens in Prisons.
 

Islamabad High Court issues written order on Dr. Aafia's release petition​


The Islamabad High Court has issued a written order regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health, release, and repatriation to Pakistan, Express News reported.

The order pertains to a petition filed by Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui concerning her sister, Dr. Aafia's well-being and return from the United States.

The order, issued by Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, stated that the Prime Minister had approved the summary for the expenses of a delegation visiting the US, which was seen as a positive development by the court.

The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the court that all efforts were being made regarding the official visas for the delegation.

According to the order, the passports of Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui and Dr. Iqbal Siddiqui were submitted for visa processing last Friday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hopeful that the visas will be granted soon. The Ministry has been in continuous contact with the US Consulate for this purpose.

The order also mentioned that the passports of Dr. Fouzia and Dr. Iqbal would not be seized. Additionally, the US lawyer, Mr. Smith, had made a new statement seeking logistical and other assistance for the delegation’s visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that the Pakistani embassy in the US should be able to announce the visit of several US Senators.

Further, the order mentioned that Mr. Smith’s firm had conducted lobbying efforts and would continue pushing the request forward. The next hearing of the case is scheduled for December 13.

How did Dr. Aafia Siddiqui end up in Texas?

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's case began in 2003 after the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), Al-Qaeda’s 9/11 mastermind. Siddiqui, reportedly married to KSM’s nephew, disappeared with her children in Karachi, later earning the title “Lady Al-Qaeda” due to alleged links with Al-Qaeda.

In 2008, she was arrested in Afghanistan, allegedly carrying sodium cyanide and plans for attacks on US targets. During interrogation, Siddiqui reportedly wrestled hold of a US soldier's rifle and attempted to shoot US agents, shouting “Death to America.” She was wounded in the process and later showed signs of severe mistreatment.

Siddiqui's son was released in Afghanistan, while her other two children’s whereabouts remain unknown. In 2010, she was convicted of attempted murder in the US and sentenced to 86 years, though she was never charged with direct ties to terrorism.

tribune.com.pk

Islamabad High Court issues written order on Dr. Aafia's release petition | The Express Tribune

Islamabad High Court issues order on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case; hearing set for December 13.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
'US govt likely to release Dr Aafia Siddiqui before Jan 20', hopes Pakistani delegation

A Pakistani delegation has expressed hope that the US government will release Dr Aafia Siddiqui before January 20.

According to details, in a meeting with US officials in Texas, Senator Bushra Anjum reported positive discussions regarding the matter. “We remain hopeful that Dr Aafia Siddiqui will receive justice soon,” said Senator Anjum.

The delegation has also appealed to the US Congress and State Department for Dr Siddiqui's release.

The delegation visited Dr Siddiqui in prison and spent three hours with her. “Despite the challenges in prison, Dr Aafia still believes in the possibility of justice,” Senator Anjum added.

The visit was carried out under the guidance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a focus on addressing the ongoing issues related to Dr Siddiqui's imprisonment.

Earlier, in October, the government of Pakistan had officially requested a presidential pardon for Dr Siddiqui, according to a report presented in the Islamabad High Court.

During a hearing on the ongoing efforts for her release and repatriation, the Additional Attorney General, Manoor Iqbal Dogal, informed the court that PM Shehbaz had written a letter to the U.S. President, seeking a pardon for Siddiqui.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the case, which was filed by Dr Fauzia Siddiqui, the sister of Aafia Siddiqui, requesting the government’s efforts for her release and safe return to Pakistan. Advocate Imran Shafiq appeared in court on behalf of Dr Fauzia Siddiqui, emphasising the urgency of the matter and expressing hopes that the letter would pave the way for her repatriation.

SAMAA
 
Clemency petition for Aafia submitted to White House

A clemency petition seeking the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist serving an 86-year sentence in the United States, has been submitted to the White House. Advocates are urging President Joe Biden to grant her release before his term ends on Jan 20, sources in Washington confirmed to Dawn.

A Pakistani delegation, led by Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, recently visited the United States to advocate for Siddiqui’s release on humanitarian grounds. The group included Senator Talha Mehmood and psychiatrist Dr Iqbal Afridi.

Their efforts followed instructions from the Islamabad High Court to meet US lawmakers and officials as part of this initiative.

In Washington, the delegation held discussions with US lawmakers, including Congressman Jim McGovern, who chairs a House committee, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Karachi-born Democrat. They also met Elizabeth Horst, the principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia.

During these meetings, the delegation explored potential legal avenues and emphasised the urgency of seeking clemency for Siddiqui. Members of the Pakistani-American community, who facilitated the visit, confirmed to Dawn that the clemency petition had been delivered to the White House.

“We are hopeful that President Biden will make a decision before transferring power to Donald Trump on Jan. 20,” one community member said. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed.”

The delegation also visited Dr Siddiqui at the Federal Medical Centre, Carswell, in Fort Worth, Texas, a facility designated for female inmates requiring specialised medical and mental health care. The meeting lasted three hours and included psychiatrist Dr Iqbal Afridi.

Speaking to reporters, Senator Talha Mehmood described the encounter with Siddiqui as “encouraging”. He expressed optimism, saying, “President Biden has over 60 pardon requests on his desk, including Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s. We are hopeful that her case will be prioritised and that the president will consider it with compassion.”

The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), a US-based organisation, also supported the delegation in some of its engagements.

After meeting Senator Chris Van Hollen, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt described the visit as part of a “sustained diplomatic effort” led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to secure Siddiqui’s release. He had earlier written to President Biden in October 2024, urging clemency for Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds due to her deteriorating health. In his letter, Sharif stated: “I urgently request you to exercise your authority as the leader of the United States to grant clemency to Aafia Siddiqui and secure her release on compassionate grounds.”

Born in Karachi, Siddiqui moved to the United States in 1990 on a student visa. She earned a doctorate in neuroscience from Brandeis University and was involved with the Muslim Students Association as an MIT undergraduate.

Media reports allege that Siddiqui raised funds for a group later linked to Al Qaeda. After returning to Pakistan in 2002, she divorced her first husband and married Ammar al-Baluchi, a nephew of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks.

Following the 2003 capture of Mohammed, Siddiqui was implicated as an Al Qaeda courier and disappeared after the FBI issued a global alert. She was arrested in Afghanistan in 2008, reportedly in possession of cyanide and documents referencing US landmarks. During questioning, she allegedly grabbed a US officer’s rifle and opened fire, an act that led to her being shot. In 2010, she was convicted and sentenced to 86 years in prison, a punishment that sparked protests across Pakistan, where many see her as a symbol of resistance against perceived injustices.

Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, commented on Twitter: “Could we see Imran Khan supporters call on the incoming Trump administration to propose to Pakistan an Imran Khan/Aafia Siddiqui release deal?”

DAWN NEWS
 
Aafia Siddiqui's release: IHC seeks details of official visits of PM, FM

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday directed the government to submit comprehensive details of all official visits by the prime minister and the Foreign Minister since the filing of clemency appeals for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release from US custody.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan heard a petition filed by Dr Fowzia Siddiqui, Dr Aafia's sister, seeking her release and repatriation to Pakistan.

Petitioner’s counsel Imran Shafiq, former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, and Dr Fowzia Siddiqui attended the proceedings via video link, while the Additional Attorney General and representatives of the Foreign Office were also present.

The court reviewed a declaration submitted by Dr Aafia’s US-based attorney, Clive Smith.

Commending Smith’s efforts, the court instructed the Foreign Office to address the matter at a diplomatic level. Justice Khan remarked that while the US is a sovereign state, capable of rejecting visa requests—even those from heads of state—diplomatic channels should be used effectively to navigate such sensitive issues.

During the proceedings, Dr Fowzia Siddiqui argued that correspondence from one country’s executive to another usually merits a response. However, the Foreign Office representative revealed that no reply had been received to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's letter addressed to US President Joe Biden. The representative added that Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in the US had made arrangements for a delegation to meet Dr Aafia but faced delays.

The court questioned the absence of proactive engagement by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington, stressing that such matters require close coordination at the diplomatic level. Justice Khan noted, “If the executive of a country writes a letter and there’s no response, what should this be interpreted as? The ambassador should have ensured the delegation's timely meeting with the Biden administration.”

The case adjourned until January 13, with directions for the Foreign Office to expedite efforts on the matter.


dunyanews.tv

Aafia Siddiqui's release: IHC seeks details of official visits of PM, FM

Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release from US custody, a matter of concern
dunyanews.tv dunyanews.tv
 
Dr. Aafia case: MoFA directed to approach US ambassador in Pakistan

The Islamabad High Court has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to approach US ambassador in Pakistan to inquire that why Prime Minister’s letter to US President for the release of Dr. Aafia Saddiqui was not answered.

In a written order regarding the hearing on Dr. Aafia release case, the IHC has directed MoFA to approach US Ambassador in Pakistan to inquire into the reason as to why the White House has not responded to the Prime Minister’s letter in an apparent disregard of the diplomatic norms.

IHC directed MoFA to ensure that the contact with the US Ambassador is made no later than close of business tomorrow.

IHC further said “In its reply, MoFA will also add a section in relation to the compliance of this order and the response of the US Ambassador in this regard.”

The court said, “MoFA states that the Government has still not received a reply to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Joe Biden for Aafia’s pardon. That is rather unusual, given the diplomatic norms as Mr. Smith reminds MoFA during the hearing.”

“MoFA states that a reminder was sent by the Pakistan Embassy but apparently no reply to that reminder has been given either. MoFA is directed to place a copy of that reminder along with the reply mentioned in the preceding para on record”, added the court order.


arynews.tv

Dr. Aafia case: MoFA directed to approach US ambassador in Pakistan

The Islamabad High Court has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to approach US ambassador in Pakistan to inquire that why Prime Minister’s letter to
arynews.tv arynews.tv
 
Cricket Warrior said:
The Islamabad High Court has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to approach US ambassador in Pakistan to inquire that why Prime Minister’s letter to US President for the release of Dr. Aafia Saddiqui was not answered.
Click to expand...
Ha! The ego on this one.

Possibly original email from islamic republick of pakistan went straight to junk.
 

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui seeks pardon before Biden leaves office: report​


Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted of attempting to murder an FBI agent in 2010, has called for a presidential pardon from US President Joe Biden before he hands over the office to President-elect Donald Trump.

Siddiqui, 52, maintains her innocence and claims new evidence could support her case.

She was sentenced to 86 years in prison for an incident in Afghanistan, where she allegedly attacked an FBI agent while in custody.

Her lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith, has submitted a detailed dossier to President Biden urging him to issue a pardon, arguing that intelligence failures led to her wrongful conviction.

He claims Siddiqui was abducted by Pakistan’s intelligence agency in 2003 and handed over to the CIA, which then tortured her.

Despite the controversy surrounding her case, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou and others insist Siddiqui had ties to al-Qaeda and was a significant figure in their network.

However, Siddiqui’s family continues to argue that she was a victim of injustice, and her sister, Fowzia, has campaigned for her release for almost two decades.

With Biden’s term ending soon, there are concerns that Siddiqui may not receive the relief she seeks before Trump's inauguration.

Her legal team hopes for an immediate intervention to avoid her prolonged imprisonment.

tribune.com.pk

Aafia Siddiqui seeks presidential pardon before Biden leaves office | The Express Tribune

Aafia Siddiqui seeks a presidential pardon before Biden leaves office, citing new evidence for innocence.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
Read something about her kids being donated to non-Muslim families somewhere. How many did she have, and what became of them?
 
Farhan The Man said:
Suffice to say they are better off "donated".

Living the dream.
Click to expand...

Actually my bad, to be donated the children would have to be given over by the parents. This is more a case of captured by enemy forces and handed over to their own people. I can imagine during the days of Empire the British might have captured Indian women and children liberated from their enemies to live the dream.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
This is more a case of captured by enemy forces and handed over to their own people.
Click to expand...
Ignorant comment and/or rewriting history.

Not captured by enemy forces, but ISI. You are running out of "my bad" quotas.


Aafia's attorney, Mr. Smith, submitted an affidavit stating that in 2003, the Sindh government transferred Aafia and her children to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which then handed them over to the US.

tribune.com.pk

PM Shehbaz requests US President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds | The Express Tribune

PM Shahbaz Sharif urges President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds in a heartfelt letter.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
Farhan The Man said:
Ignorant comment and/or rewriting history.

Not captured by enemy forces, but ISI. You are running out of "my bad" quotas.


Aafia's attorney, Mr. Smith, submitted an affidavit stating that in 2003, the Sindh government transferred Aafia and her children to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which then handed them over to the US.

tribune.com.pk

PM Shehbaz requests US President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds | The Express Tribune

PM Shahbaz Sharif urges President Biden to release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds in a heartfelt letter.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
Click to expand...


You seem to be under the misguided assumption that I am here to defend the ISI or Pakistan govt. If you think they handed over Afia for any reason other than Uncle Sam demanded it, you must still believe in the tooth fairy.
 
Let’s get this right.

An islamic terrorist is picked up on pakistan’s soil by its own security apparatus, and then disposed off to judeo-christian counterparts. For a handsome fee, hence filling up much-needed foreign exchange coffers.

The judeo-christian army proceeds to then “donate“ the terrorist’s children within its much-vaunted territory. Consequently giving them semblance of a chance to succeed in life, and not be purveyors of death and destruction.

This is a win-win for all encompassing parties. The audacity of pakistanis with a british passport to raise stink is simply frightening. Their moral compass is at odds to societal norms.
 

Demonstrators appeal to Biden to approve mercy petition for Dr Aafia​

On the eve of Joe Biden’s last day as the president of the United States, a large number of citizens on the call of the Friends of Aafia gathered outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Sunday to appeal to the outgoing US president to approve the mercy petition for Dr Aafia and release her from the American prison.

According to a statement issued by the movement for the release of Dr Aafia, a large number of citizens had already signed the mercy petition for Dr Aafia. The statement read that the US president should order her release on humanitarian grounds.

Addressing the demonstration, Pasban Democratic Party Chairman Altaf Shakoor said citizens of not only Pakistan but also of many other countries had been demanding the release of Dr Aafia.

He, however, lamented the role of the Pakistani government in this regard, stating that the government had disappointed the whole nation.

Millions of people around the world had been demanding the release of Dr Aafia for last two decades, he said.

Sardar Zulfiqar said that by the release of Dr Aafia, the image of the US would improve in the Muslim world, including Pakistan.

SK Marwat said Dr Aafia was an innocent woman who had faced great atrocities. He appealed to the US president to release her. Junaid Ahmed said that for the last two decades, they had been struggling peacefully for the release of Dr Aafia and the struggle would continue till her release.

Source: The News International
 
Farhan The Man said:
Let’s get this right.

An islamic terrorist is picked up on pakistan’s soil by its own security apparatus, and then disposed off to judeo-christian counterparts. For a handsome fee, hence filling up much-needed foreign exchange coffers.

The judeo-christian army proceeds to then “donate“ the terrorist’s children within its much-vaunted territory. Consequently giving them semblance of a chance to succeed in life, and not be purveyors of death and destruction.

This is a win-win for all encompassing parties. The audacity of pakistanis with a british passport to raise stink is simply frightening. Their moral compass is at odds to societal norms.
Click to expand...

Many no longer accept American propaganda about terrorism as they believe that it is a term thrown about as cover for imperial designs around the world to secure assets and resources. No one is compelled to believe everything that is put forward as truth unless you are simping on their behalf.

Taking children from mothers and putting them in the hands of enemies to be brought up according to their beliefs is indicative of imperial superiority culture. I can imagine only disgusting organisations like ISIS operate along similar lines.
 
But since we have already established the Pakistan establishment is no choice but to comply with NATO, no one is arguing that fact so why are you twisting about it? :unsure:

My initial query was what had happened to her children, mainly because I don't like to see other people's children being treated as property by invaders. This is something I would expect from disgusting entities like ISIS not the world's leading power which prides itself on humanitarian principles.
 

Biden turned down Aafia Siddiqui's clemency plea, IHC told​


The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Friday that former US President Joe Biden had rejected Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's mercy petition.

IHC bench, headed by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, heard the petition regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's release and return to Pakistan.

During the proceedings, the petitioner’s lawyer, Imran Shafiq, revealed that the United States had also turned down a proposed prisoner swap arrangement with Pakistan.

The court was further informed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had submitted a report responding to the court’s queries, including information about the foreign visits of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

It was noted, however, that the Pakistani ambassador in the US had not attended meetings regarding Dr. Aafia’s case.

Expressing concern over the lack of progress, Justice Sardar Ejaz remarked, “The US is showing us our worth." The judge also criticized the US administration, drawing a comparison between Biden’s pardoning of his son’s sentence and the denial of clemency for Dr. Aafia, a Pakistani citizen.

The IHC adjourned the hearing for two weeks, with further deliberations expected.

tribune.com.pk

Biden turned down Aafia Siddiqui’s clemency plea, IHC told | The Express Tribune

IHC was informed on Friday that former US President Joe Biden had rejected Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's mercy petition.
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
KingKhanWC said:
A supporter of Zardari calling for the death of a woman is not surprising. Why and how do you want her dead?
Click to expand...
its funny how all of a sudden the gender of a person matters.

She is a terrorist, and wanted to recruit people. Thus she needs to be gunned down. No terrorist, whether male or female, should be given any clemency. They are scums and while the likes of her husband should be used to extract information on other terrorist, once they have been used, they should discarded through the death penalty.

I have zero sympathies for terrorist since i live in a country that has been directly affected by it. As for why she is a teorrist, this thread is 8 pages long, you can find my reasoning.
 
Major said:
its funny how all of a sudden the gender of a person matters.

She is a terrorist, and wanted to recruit people. Thus she needs to be gunned down. No terrorist, whether male or female, should be given any clemency. They are scums and while the likes of her husband should be used to extract information on other terrorist, once they have been used, they should discarded through the death penalty.

I have zero sympathies for terrorist since i live in a country that has been directly affected by it. As for why she is a teorrist, this thread is 8 pages long, you can find my reasoning.
Click to expand...

The Americans claim this woman disarmed a US soldier of his firearm, which is clearly nonsense unless the soldier was disabled.

A terrorist is someone who attacks/kills innocent people for political reasons. Zardari, Nawaz, army generals and many others you support are terrorists but you're not so quick to attack them. If the US told you the sky is green you'd believe it too.
 
KingKhanWC said:
If the US told you the sky is green you'd believe it too.
Click to expand...
As a pakistani with british passport, you are not exactly on scrupulous footing here. What you say also needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Per amreekan records though, she didn't disarm the soldier but picked up an unattended rifle firing off a few rounds. In Gazni, Afghanistan.

Pray tell, what's an amreekan neuroscientist doing in taliban heartland during a hot war?
 

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Aafia Siddiqui with Shakeel Afridi​


The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made significant progress in the case related to the release and repatriation of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. During the hearing on Friday, the federal government informed the court that the proposal to exchange the Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the US for Shakeel Afridi, a Pakistani doctor convicted of espionage, is not feasible.

Additional Attorney General (AAG) Munawar Iqbal Duggal informed the court that there is no agreement between Pakistan and the United States for the exchange of prisoners. He emphasized that both Shakeel Afridi and Aafia Siddiqui were Pakistani citizens, and such an exchange would not be legally or diplomatically viable.

The AAG revealed that the government has reservations about certain aspects of the draft petition filed by Aafia Siddiqui’s legal team in the US courts. The court directed the AAG to seek instructions from the government and provide a detailed response on these objections by next Friday.

“Why is Shakeel Afridi important to America?” asked Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan.

Amicus curiae Zainab Janjua responded that Afridi is currently convicted, and his appeal is pending in the Peshawar High Court. Dr Fauzia Siddiqui’s lawyer, Imran Shafiq, told the court that Afridi is accused of espionage and aiding foreign intelligence agencies, particularly in connection with the operation that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden.

The AAG told the court that the government had submitted its response in this regard on February 19. “Former US president Joe Biden rejected Dr Aafia Sidiqui’s application but did not respond to the letter from the prime minister,” he added.

The court questioned the diplomatic norms regarding communication between countries, noting that the White House had neither responded to nor acknowledged a letter sent by Pakistan regarding Aafia Siddiqui’s case. Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan expressed surprise at the government’s apparent reluctance to support the petition actively.

Aafia Siddiqui’s American lawyer, Clive Smith, had suggested the prisoner swap proposal. However, the government’s rejection of this idea has complicated efforts to secure her release.

The IHC has adjourned the hearing until next Friday, directing the AAG to provide a comprehensive response regarding the government’s objections to the petition filed in the US courts. The court also sought clarity on the diplomatic steps taken by Pakistan to address Aafia Siddiqui’s case.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is serving an 86-year prison sentence in the US for allegedly attempting to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan.

Shakeel Afridi, on the other hand, is accused of collaborating with the CIA to locate Osama bin Laden. His conviction has made him a focal point in discussions about US-Pakistan relations.

www.samaa.tv

Pakistan rejects proposal to exchange Aafia Siddiqui with Shakeel Afridi

The Islamabad High Court has directed the federal government to clarify its objections to Aafia Siddiqui’s petition in US courts. The court also questioned the diplomatic response to Pakistan’s plea for her release. The hearing has been adjourned until next Friday.
www.samaa.tv www.samaa.tv
 
FearlessRoar said:

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Aafia Siddiqui with Shakeel Afridi​


The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made significant progress in the case related to the release and repatriation of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. During the hearing on Friday, the federal government informed the court that the proposal to exchange the Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the US for Shakeel Afridi, a Pakistani doctor convicted of espionage, is not feasible.

Additional Attorney General (AAG) Munawar Iqbal Duggal informed the court that there is no agreement between Pakistan and the United States for the exchange of prisoners. He emphasized that both Shakeel Afridi and Aafia Siddiqui were Pakistani citizens, and such an exchange would not be legally or diplomatically viable.

The AAG revealed that the government has reservations about certain aspects of the draft petition filed by Aafia Siddiqui’s legal team in the US courts. The court directed the AAG to seek instructions from the government and provide a detailed response on these objections by next Friday.

“Why is Shakeel Afridi important to America?” asked Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan.

Amicus curiae Zainab Janjua responded that Afridi is currently convicted, and his appeal is pending in the Peshawar High Court. Dr Fauzia Siddiqui’s lawyer, Imran Shafiq, told the court that Afridi is accused of espionage and aiding foreign intelligence agencies, particularly in connection with the operation that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden.

The AAG told the court that the government had submitted its response in this regard on February 19. “Former US president Joe Biden rejected Dr Aafia Sidiqui’s application but did not respond to the letter from the prime minister,” he added.

The court questioned the diplomatic norms regarding communication between countries, noting that the White House had neither responded to nor acknowledged a letter sent by Pakistan regarding Aafia Siddiqui’s case. Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan expressed surprise at the government’s apparent reluctance to support the petition actively.

Aafia Siddiqui’s American lawyer, Clive Smith, had suggested the prisoner swap proposal. However, the government’s rejection of this idea has complicated efforts to secure her release.

The IHC has adjourned the hearing until next Friday, directing the AAG to provide a comprehensive response regarding the government’s objections to the petition filed in the US courts. The court also sought clarity on the diplomatic steps taken by Pakistan to address Aafia Siddiqui’s case.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is serving an 86-year prison sentence in the US for allegedly attempting to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan.

Shakeel Afridi, on the other hand, is accused of collaborating with the CIA to locate Osama bin Laden. His conviction has made him a focal point in discussions about US-Pakistan relations.

www.samaa.tv

Pakistan rejects proposal to exchange Aafia Siddiqui with Shakeel Afridi

The Islamabad High Court has directed the federal government to clarify its objections to Aafia Siddiqui’s petition in US courts. The court also questioned the diplomatic response to Pakistan’s plea for her release. The hearing has been adjourned until next Friday.
www.samaa.tv www.samaa.tv
Click to expand...
Where in this text is amreeka proposing the exchange?

Apparently, pakistan is self-proposing offer, and rejecting itself. Echo chamber alert!

Why was OBL hiding in this godforsaken islamic republic anyways. Isn't somalia a better choice.
 
Farhan The Man said:
Where in this text is amreeka proposing the exchange?

Apparently, pakistan is self-proposing offer, and rejecting itself. Echo chamber alert!

Why was OBL hiding in this godforsaken islamic republic anyways. Isn't somalia a better choice.
Click to expand...
Pakistanis generally believe it's an Amreekan conspiracy, and that Osama was nowhere in Pakistan. It was a conspiracy to tarnish Pakistan's shining global image.
 
Hitman said:
Pakistanis generally believe it's an Amreekan conspiracy, and that Osama was nowhere in Pakistan. It was a conspiracy to tarnish Pakistan's shining global image.
Click to expand...
That too 1km away from army's biggest headquarter.

The house was demolished thereafter lest a shrine sprung up. A possible moneymaking tourist attraction down the drain.

Imagine the annual human traffic to collect holy blessings from islam's greatest 21st century warrior. I can count at least 10 kids in my neighborhood named osama after amreekans made him fish food instead.
 
OBL living in Pakistan is as likely as Afia picking up a gun in Afghanistan. Only people who trust Pakistan army version of events seems to be hindutvas and sari pervs.
 

Dr Aafia Siddiqui Case: IHC questions US prisoner transfer​


Islamabad High Court (IHC) has raised concerns over the transfer of detainees to the United States without a formal prisoner exchange agreement, as it heard a plea seeking the repatriation of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.

During the hearing on Friday, the federal government submitted an application requesting the immediate disposal of the plea for Siddiqui's release.

The court issued a notice on the government's application and sought a response, Express News reported.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned why Pakistan had handed over Daesh commander Sharifullah to the US despite having no formal prisoner exchange treaty.

Addressing the Additional Attorney General (AAG), he remarked, "You claim there is no agreement, yet a detainee was handed over without one."

The court also referred to the Dr. Shakil Afridi case, stating that the government had been given an opportunity for in-camera proceedings regarding his possible transfer to the US, but its response had been unsatisfactory.

Justice Khan further observed that the government seemed eager to dispose of Aafia Siddiqui’s case, adding that such actions would be noticed internationally.

"The prime minister wrote a letter, visas were issued—everything that could be done has been done. Does this mean the government wants to wash its hands of the case?" he asked.

The hearing was attended by petitioner’s lawyer Imran Shafiq Advocate, AAG Munawar Iqbal Duggal, Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, and US attorney Clive Stafford Smith, who appeared via video link.

The court adjourned the hearing until next Friday while issuing a notice on the government’s application.

tribune.com.pk

Dr Aafia Siddiqui Case: IHC questions US prisoner transfer | The Express Tribune

'Why Pakistan handed over Daesh commander Sharifullah to the US despite having no formal prisoner exchange treaty?'
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
 
Hopefully this terrorist will pass away eventually.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Addressing the Additional Attorney General (AAG), he remarked, "You claim there is no agreement, yet a detainee was handed over without one."
Click to expand...
It's called money.

Lots of it was paid by amreekans to buy off a pakistani citizen.

islamic army laughing all the way to their foreign bank accounts.
 

Aafia Siddiqui’s US lawyer to arrive in Pakistan on May 4, SC informed​

The lawyer representing Pakistani neurologist Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in the United States, Clive Stafford Smith, has decided to visit Pakistan to attend a case hearing regarding her release and repatriation.

Imran Shafique, Aafia Siddiqui’s local lawyer, informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) of Smith's decision during a hearing on Monday.

Smith is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on May 4, as confirmed by Shafique. In light of this development, Shafique requested that the IHC adjourn the current hearing and set the next date for May 6 to allow for consultation with Smith.

Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, who was presiding over the hearing, asked government representatives if they had any objections to the proposed date.

The law officer confirmed there were no objections, and the court subsequently scheduled the next hearing for May 6.

The IHC also noted the absence of newly appointed Additional Attorney General Umar Aslam during the proceedings. The case has now been adjourned until May 6 for further deliberation.

Earlier, during the previous hearing, the federal government rejected the proposal to exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release for the handover of Dr. Shakil Afridi, a Pakistani doctor convicted of assisting the CIA in locating Osama bin Laden.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, born in 1972 in Karachi, Pakistan, was an accomplished neuroscientist who earned a PhD from Brandeis University in 2001.

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's case began in 2003 after the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), Al-Qaeda’s 9/11 mastermind. Siddiqui, reportedly married to KSM’s nephew, disappeared with her children in Karachi, later earning the title “Lady Al-Qaeda” due to alleged links with Al-Qaeda.

In 2008, she was arrested in Afghanistan, allegedly carrying sodium cyanide and plans for attacks on US targets. During interrogation, Siddiqui reportedly wrestled hold of a US soldier's rifle and attempted to shoot US agents, shouting “Death to America.” She was wounded in the process and later showed signs of severe mistreatment.

Siddiqui's son was released in Afghanistan, while her other two children’s whereabouts remain unknown. In 2010, she was convicted of attempted murder in the US and sentenced to 86 years, though she was never charged with direct ties to terrorism.

Source: The Express Tribune
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

MenInG
On this day, Feb 3 2010 : Aafia Siddiqui found guilty of trying to kill American military officers
Replies
4
Views
906
Markhor
M
MenInG
UK Convicted terrorist 'mastermind', Rangzieb Ahmed, has received over £800,000 in legal aid!
Replies
0
Views
431
MenInG
MenInG
A
OJ Simpson, NFL star, passes away at age 76 [Update on post #25]
Replies
39
Views
2K
BouncerGuy
BouncerGuy
Back
Top