Islamabad: The Attorney General of Pakistan has committed to actively support efforts for the early release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, as conveyed during a session at the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

According to Aafia Movement, a single bench of Mr. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaque Khan of the IHC was briefed on the ongoing efforts to secure the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. Her lawyer, Imran Shafique, detailed the multi-faceted strategy outside the court, noting that the government would formally back a clemency petition during an upcoming U.S. visit by top Pakistani officials.

Shafique explained that the legal team is also pushing for Siddiqui’s release on compassionate grounds through a petition in U.S. courts, with expected support from the Pakistani government for an amicus brief. Furthermore, the Attorney General confirmed the government’s engagement with a prisoners’ transfer agreement, aiming to address the matter within three weeks.

The hearing also highlighted the period from November to January as pivotal for the clemency petition’s success, emphasizing the national importance of the effort. Additionally, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mushtaq Ahmed Khan criticized past administrations for neglecting Siddiqui’s plight, describing her current conditions in U.S. custody and calling for public support to pressure the government into securing her release.