Aafia Siddiqui
Aafia Siddiqui is a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted in the United States for attempted murder of U.S. military personnel. She was sentenced to 86 years in prison in 2010, and her case has sparked significant debate and protests in Pakistan, where many view her as a symbol of injustice.
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's release and return case hearing has been scheduled.
ڈاکٹر عافیہ صدیقی کی رہائی اور وطن واپسی کیس کی سماعت مقرر
Pakistan· 2025-10-27
Mushtaq Ahmad Khan mentioned that he will continue to work for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and the Palestinian cause.
جس رات جماعت اسلامی سے استعفیٰ دیا، رویا تھا، مشتاق احمد خانPakistan· 2025-10-09
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's case is being heard by a larger bench of the Islamabad High Court.
ڈاکٹر عافیہ صدیقی کیس کی سماعت کیلئے اسلام آباد ہائیکورٹ کا لارجر بینچ تشکیلPakistan· 2025-09-05
Dr Aafia Siddiqui's case has been reassigned to a new judge as part of a court roster reshuffle.
IHC roster reshuffle sees Aafia Siddiqui case handed to new judge - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-29
Ishaq Dar emphasized that Aafia Siddiqui is Pakistan's daughter and that efforts have been made for her release.
پاکستان امریکا کے ساتھ بھی مضبوط ترین تعلقات چاہتا ہے: اسحاق ڈارPakistan· 2025-07-27
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is a prisoner in the United States whose case was referenced by Ishaq Dar.
اسحاق ڈار نے ڈاکٹر عافیہ صدیقی کیس سے متعلق وضاحت کردیPakistan· 2025-07-26
Ishaq Dar mentioned Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who has spent years in a US prison.
Dar, Rubio discuss trade, investment, ties with India - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-26
Dr Aafia Siddiqui was awarded an 86-year sentence for allegedly attacking US personnel in Afghanistan.
PM Shehbaz urges US President Biden to pardon Dr Aafia Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
Dr Aafia Siddiqui is the subject of a case regarding her health and legal assistance.
Govt refuses to file amicus brief in Dr Aafia case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
Dr Aafia Siddiqui has spent years in a US prison after being convicted of attempted murder of US personnel.
FM Dar says remarks about Dr Aafia Siddiqui ‘taken out of context’, vows continued support until release - WorldPakistan· 2025-07-26
Ishaq Dar mentioned Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who has spent years in a US prison, in the context of judicial processes.
Dar, Rubio discuss trade, investment, ties with India - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-26The government would continue to provide all possible legal and diplomatic support in the matter of Dr Aafia Siddiqui who is detained in the United States.
PM Shehbaz wants govt to hire technical experts ‘on merit’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
Dr Aafia Siddiqui is a Pakistani neuroscientist serving a prison sentence in the United States.
Govt to continue assisting in Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s case, PM Shehbaz assures her sister - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-25
Aafia Siddiqui's American lawyer suggested a swap for her release, which was deemed unfeasible.
‘Unfeasible’ to swap Aafia with Shakil Afridi - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-21
Aafia Siddiqui is the subject of a documentary that highlights her life and struggles after being kidnapped and imprisoned in the US.
Documentary on Dr Aafia Siddiqui launched in Karachi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-21
Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a neuroscientist and educator, was convicted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on charges of attempted murder of US personnel in Afghanistan.
Aafia Siddiqui case: IHC issues contempt notice to PM Shehbaz, other federal cabinet members - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-21
Dr Aafia Siddiqui has been imprisoned in the United States since 2008 after being convicted on charges of attempted murder of US personnel in Afghanistan.
Govt inaction irks Islamabad High Court in Aafia Siddiqui case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-12The government has refused to become a party in the Aafia Siddiqui case in the US court.
حکومت کا امریکی عدالت میں عافیہ صدیقی کیس کا فریق بننے سے انکار، جواب طلبPakistan· 2025-06-30Dr Aafia Siddiqui is a Pakistani neuroscientist serving a prison sentence in the US, whose release was demanded during the march.
Aurat March in Islamabad concludes after police block major arteries - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-08
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's health and request for repatriation were discussed during the hearing.
عافیہ صدیقی کیس کی سماعت میں داعش کمانڈر کی امریکا کو حوالگی کا تذکرہPakistan· 2025-03-07
Ata Tarar stated that they are working on the issue of Aafia Siddiqui.
عطا تارڑ کا علی امین گنڈاپور کو خارجہ پالیسی سے متعلق مشورہPakistan· 2025-03-05
Dr Aafia Siddiqui is involved in a legal battle for her release from a US prison.
‘Unfeasible’ to swap Aafia with Shakil Afridi - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-22Aafia Siddiqui's release proposal was rejected by the federal government in exchange for Shakil Afridi.
وفاقی حکومت نے شکیل آفریدی کی حوالگی کے عوض عافیہ صدیقی کی رہائی کی تجویز مسترد کردیPakistan· 2025-02-21
