Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Friday that former US President Joe Biden had rejected Dr. Aafia Siddiquis Mercy Petition.
The IHC bench, led by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, heard the petition about Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release and return to Pakistan.
During the procedure, the petitioner’s lawyer, Imran Shafiq, revealed that the United States had also rejected a proposed event with prisoners with Pakistan.
The court was further informed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had submitted a report that responded to the court’s inquiries, including information on the foreign minister of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister.
However, it was noted that the Pakistani ambassador to the United States had not attended meetings regarding Dr. Aafia’s case.
When we expressed concern about the lack of progress, Justice Sardar Ejaz noted, “The US shows us our value.” The judge also criticized the US administration and made a comparison between the bite’s pardon of his son’s verdict and denial of clemency for Dr. Aafia, a Pakistani citizen.
IHC postponed the consultation for two weeks, with further expected considerations.
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case began in 2003 after the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), al-Qaedas 9/11 Mastermind. Siddiqui, reportedly married to KSM’s nephew, disappeared with his children in Karachi and later served the title “Lady Al-Qaeda” because of alleged connections with al-Qaeda.
In 2008, she was arrested in Afghanistan, allegedly with sodium cyanide and plans for attacks on US targets. During the interrogation, Siddiqui reportedly fought a US soldier rifle and tried to shoot American agents. She was wounded in the process and later showed signs of serious abuse.
Siddiqui’s son was released in Afghanistan, while her two other children’s residence remains unknown. In 2010, she was convicted of murder attempts in the United States and sentenced to 86 years, though she was never indicted for direct ties to terrorism.
