Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was released from Adiala Jail. Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench, Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz earlier in day, quashed detention orders of PTI Vice Chairman under 3-MPO and ordered police authorities to release him immediately. Court gave an hour’s time to public prosecutor and asked him to present any evidence against Qureshi in court, if any. Qureshi, addressing media after his release from jail, reiterated his unwavering commitment to upholding ‘flag of justice’. He is scheduled to meet party Chairman Imran Khan to discuss current political situation and share his insights gained during his month-long imprisonment.

Qureshi expressed his gratitude to his legal team, family and well-wishers who stood by him throughout his period of detention. He emphasised that numerous PTI activists remained imprisoned, highlighting challenges party currently confronts.

Qureshi advised supporters of Imran Khan to exhibit patience during this difficult period, urging them to await break of dawn despite prevailing darkness surrounding party. Qureshi’s commitment to party and its leader was reaffirmed during meeting held at Adiala Jail, where he met his daughter Gauhar Bano Qureshi and lawyer Barrister Taimur Malik. In video shared by PTI’s official handle, Qureshi’s daughter conveyed his message to PTI workers, stating, “I was, am currently and will continue to stand by Imran Khan.” Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz who heard case also declared Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner’s MPO orders illegal and directed authorities to immediately release Qureshi without asking him to submit surety bonds.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 07 2023

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