The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday stopped the Islamabad High Court from initiating contempt of court proceedings against the prime minister and federal ministers in the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the appeals of the federal government. The federation had challenged the May 16, 2025, order, seeking to nullify the permission granted for amendments in the petition. The Islamabad High Court had asked the prime minister and the cabinet to clarify why they did not support legal efforts in the United States. The federal government submitted that amending the petition exceeds judicial powers and goes against the finality of decided cases. Reopening a matter that was resolved long ago violates legal principles. According to the federation, the matter pertains to foreign policy and international law.