THE aftermath of Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s conviction nearly two weeks ago in a New York courtroom has seen several protests. On Feb 13, students from universities all over Islamabad congregated at Aapbara Chowk and demanded her release, while pointing out the silence of human rights groups.
A day earlier, Lahore’s Liberty Chowk [...]
LAHORE : FEDERAL Minister for Human Rights Syed Mumtaz Ali Gilani has said that the government will not tolerate any kind of torture of Dr Afia Siddiqui by the American authorities and it is making all-out efforts to bring her back in the country.
Addressing to a seminar on the subject “Human [...]
In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, Most Gracious
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui : Tried before Trial
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui:
Born in Karachi, Pakistan
Citizen educated and employed in America
Kidnapped, held hostage and separated from her children in Pakistan
Imprisoned, tortured and abused for years in Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan
Renditioned and tried in America
Speakers:
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Protest in Islamabad for Dr. Aafia & Missing Persons
A peaceful protest held @ Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan demanding return of Dr. Aafia to Pakistan and for the safe return of all the missing people who are in american custody or custody of other agencies. For returning them and running a [...]
After the guilty verdict in the high profile trial of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in New York, defense attorney Elaine Sharp- the only member of the defense team that Dr. Siddiqui has any relations with said: “Dr. Siddiqui told us that she was picked-up by Pakistani men in two black cars. These [...]
LAHORE: Dr Fauzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, will lead a students’ rally and stage a sit-in protest in front of the US Consulate on February 16 (Tuesday), as part of her countrywide campaign for her sister’s release.
A Pakistani neuroscientist and mother of three children, Aafia was convicted by the [...]
Describing the conviction of Pakistani neuroscientist Dr.Aafia Siddiqui as “miscarriage of justice”, British Parliamentarians have called for withdrawal of case against her and repatriation to Pakistan. At a function organised at the House of Lords on Tuesday evening to raise support for the incarcerated Dr. Siddiqui, Lord Nazir Ahmed together [...]
LONDON : The UK-based Association of Pakistani origin Lawyers (APL) has announced its complete support to the campaign initiated by British parliamentarian Lord Nazir Ahmed to seek a fair trial of Dr.Aafia Siddiqui. APL Chair Barrister Amjad Malik, said Tuesday that western media has blacked out Dr.Siddiqui’s conviction [...]
KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed Pakistani consulate in United States of America to do more for release of Pakistani neuroscientist Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.
”Government is mobilizing all resources for release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and direction to Pakistani consulate in US and legal team have also been issued”, [...]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of a petition seeking directions to the federal government to take steps for the repatriation of Dr Aafia Siddqiui after being convicted by an American court.
Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry directed the Foreign Ministry to have consultation with the Law Ministry on suggestions made [...]
