US authorities assure for provision of medical facilities to Dr Aafia: Additional secretary interior

ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has demanded of US authorities to provide medical facilities to Dr Aafia Siddiqui while US has assured Pakistan to extend the facilities to her.

In a 14-page detailed reply filed in Islamabad High Court (IHC) about Dr Aafia Siddiqui additional secretary interior Zareef Abbas submitted interior ministry was in contact with US authorities in Aafia Siddiqui case.

Tendering apology to the court for late submission of reply, additional secretary interior told the delay was caused due to tense situation in the country.

In 14 pages reply, he said negotiations were underway with US state department for return of Dr Aafia. US authorities had assured that medical treatment was being provided to Dr Aafia Siddiqui and any complaint in this respect would be redressed.

The hearing was adjourned till today.