HC issues rule on presidential clemency without clear policy
HC issues rule on presidential clemency without clear policy

The High Court has issued a rule questioning the constitutionality of the Presidents power to pardon convicts without a formal policy in place. The court also sought an explanation on why a clear policy should not be created to regulate the exercise of this power, reports UNB. The bench of...

Aafia Siddiqui appeals for presidential pardon before Trump's takeover
Aafia Siddiqui appeals for presidential pardon before Trump's takeover

Aafia Siddiqui, the Pakistani neuroscientist jailed in the US, has expressed hope for her release after new evidence emerged suggesting her innocence. Siddiqui, once dubbed Lady al Qaeda by critics, was convicted in 2010 for attempting to kill an FBI agent in Afghanistan, a charge she has long...