Pakistani Senate Supports Swapping Davis for Dr. Aafia
01 Feb 2011
The NEWS
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Jamali on Monday supported the demand of JUI-F Senator Dr Ismail Buledi, who has asked the Pakistan government to seek the return of Dr Aafia Siddiqui in exchange for a US citizen who killed two Pakistanis in Lahore a few days back. “By making this demand, you are reflecting the wishes of the people of Pakistan,” Deputy Chairman in response to a point of order from Dr Buledi said.
Senator Buledi said Pakistan should now avail the opportunity to get Dr Aafia repatriated from the United States in exchange for accused Raymond Davis involved in the killing of three persons in Lahore last week. “It is a great opportunity to get Dr Aafia back home,” Senator Buledi said on a point of order which he originally raised to condemn the attack on the house of ANP leader Zahid Khan, that left one person dead and his brother injured.
Buledi sought release of Dr Aafia, who was sentenced for 86 years by the US court, in return for US accused, who reportedly shot dead two persons in Lahore while a motorcyclist was crushed to death by a US consulate vehicle.
