Pakistan's top court pauses contempt case against PM over Aafia Siddiqui's release, halting lower court actions.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has paused contempt proceedings against the prime minister and federal ministers in the Aafia Siddiqui case, halting the Islamabad High Court’s actions. The federal government challenged the IHC’s decision to allow petition amendments, arguing it would undermine legal finality and encroach on foreign policy and international law. The case centers on whether the government must pursue Siddiqui’s release, with past diplomatic efforts including a letter from the prime minister to the U.S. president and high-level talks. The FCC issued notices and adjourned the hearing, stopping further action.