Pakistan, June 30 -- ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday questioned the federal government's decision not to become a party in the ongoing US legal case involving Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The court demanded a clear explanation and legal reasoning for the refusal.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the hearing on a petition filed by Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui regarding her sister's health and repatriation. During the session, the additional attorney general told the court that the government had chosen not to offer legal assistance or intervene in the US proceedings.

The court strongly objected to the lack of explanation and asked, "On what grounds was this decision made?" Justice Khan reminded the officials that all gover...