Press Release
Government of Pakistan has been raising the issue of Dr. Afia Siddiqui with US authorities regularly. Pakistan’s CG in Houston pays Consular visits to Dr. Siddiqui, periodically, to inquire about her wellbeing and conveys her messages to Dr. Afia’s family if any.
The issue of respecting the human and legal rights of Dr. Afia Siqqiqui was also raised in the meeting at MoFA with Ambassador Alice Wells on 6 November. US side has promised to look into our request.
The Foreign Minister will soon meet with the sister of Dr. Afia Siddique in Islamabad.
Islamabad
07 November 2018
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Last modified: January 23, 2020
