Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar clarified that his remarks on Dr Aafia Siddiqui during a Washington talk were taken out of context, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to her release. Speaking at the Atlantic Council, Dar highlighted the importance of respecting judicial systems in both the US and Pakistan. His comments drew criticism from Dr Siddiqui’s lawyer, who called them misleading and urged stronger efforts from Pakistan. Dar later stressed on social media that PML-N governments have consistently provided diplomatic and legal support for Dr Siddiqui and will continue their efforts.