Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday conducted hearing of case regarding Dr Aafia Siddiqui languishing in US jail during which the court was informed that outgoing US President Joe Biden had rejected the mercy petition of Aafia Siddiqui, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan heard the case. It was further informed that the USA had refused to ink accord regarding exchange of prisoners.
Aafia’s sister Dr Fauzia Siddiqui along with her US lawyer Clive Smith attended the court hearing through a video link.
The lawyer from petitioner Imran Shafiq and Additional Attorney General were also present during the hearing of the case.
The court observed that President Biden had pardoned his son but denied the same to the Pakistani prisoner.
A detailed report of prime minister and foreign minister’s foreign tours was also submitted in the court.
Reporter Ehtesham Kiyani