PM Shehbaz denies government negligence in Dr Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the government is not at all negligent in the matter of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, and a committee has been formed under the leadership of the Law Minister to make progress on the case.

PM Shehbaz met with Dr Fowzia Siddiqui, the sister of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, during which he clarified that the committee led by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar will stay in contact with Dr Fauzia Siddiqui and work to provide all necessary assistance.

The PM assured that the government will provide all possible legal and diplomatic support. He mentioned that the government has previously extended diplomatic and legal help in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case as well.

It is worth noting that the PM has also written a letter to then US President Joe Biden regarding the matter.

Earlier, European Union Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which both reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-EU relations and cooperation.

During the meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Dr. Riina Kionka’s diplomatic services and thanked her for playing a key role in strengthening ties between Pakistan and the European Union. He also acknowledged her efforts in ensuring EU assistance during the 2022 floods.

The EU ambassador expressed gratitude for the support she received during her tenure in Pakistan and said that the European Union is committed to enhancing cooperation with Pakistan. She added that in her next assignment in Brussels, she will work to further deepen the strong ties between Pakistan and the EU.