FO suggests renewing efforts on diplomatic front for Dr Aafia's release.

ISLAMABAD -- Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard the petition filed for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's release from imprisonment in America on Wednesday.

During the hearing, the Foreign Office (FO) suggested renewing the efforts on the diplomatic front in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's release case. Foreign Office Legal Advisor Asad Barki and Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's sister Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui appeared before the court.

Talking about the renewed efforts for Dr. Aafia's release, Asad Barki said that our Attorney General can write to the US Attorney General.

He added that the Foreign Office can only try on the diplomatic front, while...