Pakistan PM Requests Release of Aafia Siddiqui

Pakistan's cricket team secured a significant victory against England in the second Test, winning by 152 runs and leveling the series at 1-1. Spinner Noman Ali was instrumental, claiming eight wickets, while Sajid Khan contributed with two, marking Pakistan's first home win since February 2021. In a separate development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally requested the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist serving an 86-year sentence in the U.S. on terrorism charges. In his letter to President Biden, Sharif expressed concerns about Siddiqui's deteriorating mental and physical health after spending 16 years in prison, urging compassionate consideration for her case. Siddiqui's conviction stems from accusations of attempted murder during a confrontation with U.S. authorities in Afghanistan, a case that has drawn significant attention in Pakistan. The Prime Minister's appeal reflects ongoing humanitarian concerns raised by Siddiqui's family and Pakistani officials about her treatment and well-being.