Govt to continue support for Dr. Aafia: PM
Karachi (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, has assured Mrs Ismat Siddiqui, mother of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, and her sister Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui that the government would continue to extend diplomatic, legal and moral support for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.
An official statement here on Monday said that the mother and sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui apprised the Prime Minister of the details of the decision given by a US Jury against Dr. Aafia as well as the procedure and legal system in America.
The mother of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui thanked the Prime Minister for his personal interest in the matter and said that she has confidence in the Prime Minister regarding support for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.
She also appreciated his concern and interest. Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan and Dr. Farooq Sattar were also present in the meeting, it was further stated. |