Pakistan, July 21 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a contempt of court notice to the entire federal cabinet for failing to submit a report in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan expressed serious disappointment over the government's negligence and warned that he would fully exercise his judicial authority to uphold the dignity of the court.

The case, filed by Dr Fauzia Siddiqui regarding her sister's health and repatriation from the US, was scheduled for hearing on Monday. However, Justice Ishaq revealed that the cause list was unexpectedly withheld due to a roster change. He criticized the administrative interference in judicial matters and stated that this misuse of power would not be tolerated.

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