Pakistani Prime Minister Assures Continued Support in Dr Aafia Siddiqui Case

Fri Jul 25 2025
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Key points

  • PM Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to legal, diplomatic efforts for Dr Aafia
  • Emphasises govt has not been negligent and has previously provided assistance
  • A dedicated committee, led by Law Minister, will stay in contact with Dr Fouzia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with Dr Fouzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, and assured that the government would continue to provide all possible legal and diplomatic support in the matter of Dr Aafia Siddiqui.

The government is in no way negligent regarding the case of Dr Aafia, the prime minister said.

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On the instructions of Prime Minister Sharif, the government has previously provided diplomatic and legal assistance in the case of Dr Aafia, a press statement issued by the PM Office said.

 Committee to remain in contact

Furthermore, the prime minister not only wrote a letter to then US President Joe Biden regarding this issue but also formed a committee headed by Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, to ensure further progress in the matter.

The committee will remain in contact with Dr Fouzia Siddiqui and will work to provide the necessary support in this regard, the statement added.

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