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Search for Dr Aafia’s daughter yields startling results
By Saeed Minhas
ISLAMABAD: During efforts to trace Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s missing 11-year-old daughter Mariam, international organisations have stumbled upon nearly a dozen juvenile girls who have been languishing in several Afghan jails, sources privy to the search told Daily Times on Tuesday.
Not much is known about these girls, and most are referred to by the numbers allotted to them, just like Dr Aafia was. Sources said that during their visits to some of the jails, they requested the authorities to transfer these girls out of captivity to a safer place because the harsh environment in these prisons might “ruin their lives”.
Daily Times also learnt that DNA tests of three girls aged between 11 and 12 – who did not appear to be Afghans – were conducted in an attempt to find Mariam, but the tests came back negative.
Pasban finalizes its arrangements to celebrate Dr Aafia’s birthday on March 2nd
Karachi: To celebrate the birthday of Dr Aafia Siddiqui falling tomorrow (March 2nd), Pasban Pakistan has finalized its nationwide arrangements.
The president of the Pasban Pakistan, Altaf Shakoor on Sunday instructed the Pasban provincial, district, city and Taluka presidents and general secretaries to hold programs across the country to celebrate the birthday of the ‘Daughter of Nation’ in a befitting manner. In these programs social, political, religious, human rights and legal fraternity leaders will be invited, besides ensuring a massive participation of the general public.
He said that these programmes will give a loud and clear message to the rulers that the entire nation is supportinmg Dr Aafia and demanding her early release and repatriation from the US illegal detention.
Govt urged to block Nato supply route for release of Dr Aafia
Islamabad : Hundreds of protesters in the federal capital on Sunday urged the government to block Nato supply route to allied forces in Afghanistan to press for release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who is languishing in US jail.
The protest demonstration, the largest in Islamabad on the issue of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s continuous custody in US was also participated by Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who called upon citizens of the capital to rise against brutalities of America.
The rally organised by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) with the support local religious and political organisations was also participated by women, children and traders community. The protesters carrying banners, placards and posters inscribed with slogans and photos of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui were raising slogans for the release of daughter of Pakistan.
Dr Aafia’s appeal
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 saw students and faculty members of several educational institutions come together to protest against Dr Aafia’s continued detention. Many other protests have been witnessed since the verdict was announced.
While the facts of Dr Aafia’s case remain shrouded in secrecy, the transformation of her case from one of suspected terrorism to Pakistan’s cause célèbre is undeniable. No other female figure facing serious criminal charges has ever garnered so much public outpouring of support in Pakistan’s recent history.
Govt not to tolerate torture of Dr Aafia
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 rights violation of Dr Afia Siddiqui, Kashmiris and minorities” organised by the Lahore High Court Bar Association, he said the government was well aware of Dr Aafia’s condition and it was pursuing her case diligently. He made it clear that Pakistan would not flinch an inch from its stand on the Kashmir issue and wanted serious talks with India on Kashmir and water. The minister also announced a grant of Rs 5 million for the Bar. LHCBA President Nasira Iqbal said seeking justice was the fundamental right of every citizen but the goal of speedy dispensation of justice could not be achieved unless the judges’ vacant seats were filled. She pointed out that 40 seats of judges were lying vacant in the LHC for more than two months and the LHC CJ had sent a summary of judges’ appointment but the government had not approved it so far. She urged the government to fill judges’ seat at once to lessen people’s miseries.
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui: Tried before Trial, Luton 21/02/10 FREE
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.
Protest in Islamabad for Dr. Aafia & Missing persons
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 free and fair trial against them if nessessry.
DR AAFIA ACCUSES ISI OF ABDUCTING HER
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 were people of Pakistani intelligence. You know- she said ISI.”
Following guilty verdict several popular TV Talk Show hosts in Pakistan also questioned ISI’s role in her alleged abduction in 2003. Common sentiments were that the ‘daughter of the nation’ was arrested and handed over to the Americans.
Mention of ISI evokes several conflicting emotions – and fear for Pakistanis. Just as mentioning CIA occasionally evokes images of global conspiracy and the KGB calls gulags to mind, the ISI has come to represent political deceit in Pakistan. And, during General Pervez Musharraf’s rule as more and more Pakistanis started to disappear in thin air, ISI became more enigmatic.
Dr Aafia’s sister to stage sit-in protest at US Consulate on 16th
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 Manhattan federal court for opening fire on US troops in Afghanistan. The jury found her guilty even after she denied the charges levelled against her.
The rally organised by the Insaaf Students Federation would start from the Punjab Assembly and end at the US Consulate situated near the Lahore Press Club. The demonstrators would also stage a sit-in protest in front of the US Consulate, where Fauzia would address the participants of the rally.
