Contempt Notices Issued to Pakistani Leadership Over Aafia Siddiqui Case
The Islamabad High Court issued contempt notices to Pakistan's Prime Minister and cabinet members for not responding in the case of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a neuroscientist imprisoned in the US. Justice Ejaz Ishaq Khan criticized the government for ignoring court orders and demanded a response within two weeks.
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The Islamabad High Court has taken a firm stand against Pakistan's federal leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, by issuing contempt notices for failing to respond in the ongoing case of neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui. The case has become a focal point of attention, drawing significant public and judicial scrutiny.
Justice Ejaz Ishaq Khan, who presides over the case, expressed his frustration at what he described as a persistent pattern of executive non-compliance with judicial directives. The court's actions come after repeated delays by the government to submit a comprehensive report detailing Dr Siddiqui's situation.
Dr Siddiqui is currently serving an 86-year sentence in a US federal prison, convicted of attempted murder of US personnel in Afghanistan. Local groups in Pakistan continue to lobby for her release, but the court's patience appears to be wearing thin, as seen by its warnings of more severe actions if compliance is not met.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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