The federal government told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) its position on the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover. According to reports, the government of Pakistan turned down the possibility of exchanging Dr Aafia Siddiqui for Shakil Afridi, stating that the proposal is not feasible. Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan presided over the case hearing concerning Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release and return to Pakistan. Additional Attorney General Manzoor Iqbal Dogal informed the court that the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover is not practical.
