Quick Info
| Profession | Neuroscientist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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Bio/Wiki
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| Field | Neuroscience |
| Thesis | Separating the components of imitation |
| Doctoral Advisor | Robert Sekuler |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’4” (approx.) |
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| Weight | 90 lb (41kg) (at time of arraignment) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Zambia and Karachi |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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Family
| Father | Muhammad Salay Siddiqui (Neurosurgeon) | ||||
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| Mother | Ismet Siddiqui (Islamic teacher and social worker) | ||||
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Career
| Known For | Serving an 86-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Employer | Federal Medical Center, Carswell |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was imprisoned due to suspected ties with Al Qaeda. | |
| 2. A neuroscientist from Pakistan who graduated from MIT. | |
| 3. Gained the title of the world's most sought-after woman in 2004. | |
| 4. She was the first woman to be featured on the FBI's Seeking Information – Terrorism list. | |
| 5. She was convicted on 3 February 2010 for attempted murder and assault of US personnel. | |
| 6. She is often called the “Most Oppressed Muslim Woman in the World”. |