Pakistan, June 30 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that the federal government has declined to become a party or provide legal support in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's ongoing case in a US court. The decision came under scrutiny during a hearing regarding her health and possible repatriation.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the hearing, which was attended by the petitioner's lawyer, additional attorney general, and other officials. The additional attorney general told the court that the government has decided not to involve itself in the US legal proceedings related to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.

The judge questioned the reasoning behind this refusal but did not receive a clear answer. The law officer stated only tha...