ISLAMABAD, July 17 (Online): Interior ministry has decided not to deport US citizen Cynthia Ritchie.
Interior ministry has taken this decision on PPP application seeking deporting US Blogger. Ministry has filed a copy of this decision in Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Interior ministry has said in its decision according to security agencies report Cynthia has not been found involved in illegal and anti- state activities.
Interior ministry has given clean chit to US blogger Cynthia Ritchie. IHC has directed interior ministry to provide copy of the decision to the parties concerned.
Interior ministry decision says foreigners visas were extended till August 31, therefore, Cynthia Ritchie can live in Pakistan till August 31 according to law. Cynthia has filed a separate application seeking extension in her visa too. Action will be taken on her application regarding further extension after August 31 as per law.
It may be mentioned that Cynthia Ritchie had done several tweets against PPP leadership including Benazir Bhutto. PPP had resorted to IHC for legal proceedings against her.
