In Pakistan, Siddiqui's arrest and conviction were seen an "as attack on Islam and Muslims", and occasioned large protests throughout the country, and promises by Prime Minister Gilani and opposition leader Nawaz Sharif to push for her release.
In Pakistan, Siddiqui's arrest and conviction were seen an "as attack on Islam and Muslims", and occasioned large protests throughout the country. In March 2010, after her conviction, both the Prime Minister Gilani and opposition leader Nawaz Sharif promised in unity to push for her release.