TEXAS: A Pakistani delegation has expressed hope that the U.S. government will release Dr. Aafia Siddiqui before January 20. During a meeting with U.S. officials in Texas, Senator Bushra Anjum reported positive discussions, stating, “We remain hopeful that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui will receive justice soon.”
The delegation also made appeals to the U.S. Congress and State Department, urging for Dr. Siddiqui’s release. The delegation visited Dr. Siddiqui in prison, where they spent three hours with her. Despite the harsh conditions, Senator Anjum noted that Dr. Siddiqui remains hopeful for justice.
This visit was conducted under the guidance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a focus on resolving the ongoing issues related to Dr. Siddiqui’s imprisonment. In October, Pakistan’s government formally requested a presidential pardon for Dr. Siddiqui, as per a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court.
During a hearing about her case, Additional Attorney General Manoor Iqbal Dogal informed the court that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had written to the U.S. President, seeking a pardon for Dr. Siddiqui. The case, filed by Dr. Siddiqui’s sister, Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, emphasized the urgency of her release and safe return to Pakistan. Advocate Imran Shafiq, representing Dr. Fauzia, expressed hope that the letter would facilitate Dr. Siddiqui’s repatriation.
