Dr Afia Siddique, currently detained in a New York jail, will soon be repatriated home, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik. "A considerable progress has been made to this effect and there are positive indication from the US administration to get her released," he added. He told APP that he held meetings at three levels- FBI, State departments, and US Attorney General.
He has forcefully pleaded her case, both on legal and humanitarian grounds. The US side has promised to give sympathetic consideration to their plea. The US administration also showed willingness to arrange meeting of the family members with her. Rehman Malik further said, "All efforts are underway, as per sentiments of the people of Pakistan to get her sister ( Dr Afia ) released." Pakistan ambassador in Washington has also been advised to provide legal aid to Dr Afia Siddique, he added.