ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to US President Joe Biden for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, in which he urged Joe Biden to release Aafia Siddiqui on the basis of human compassion.
According to the Tribune report, in the letter written by the Prime Minister to the US President, Shahbaz Sharif said that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been sentenced to 86 years in prison by the US District Court. Exercise constitutional authority and order his release on humanitarian grounds.
According to the Tribune, the Prime Minister in the letter appealed to Mr. Jubaiden to fulfill his role as head of state and I know very well how passionately he has fought for the rights of his citizens, especially those abroad. are trapped or held captive, so you will fully understand that it is my duty as Prime Minister to intervene.
The Prime Minister urged Biden to release Dr. Siddiqui on humanitarian grounds, writing in the letter, “I have always known you as a staunch friend of Pakistan who has shown true friendship for our people.”
He said in the letter, “I request you, Mr. President, to please exercise your constitutional authority and accept Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s pardon request and order her release strictly on humanitarian grounds.”
