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On June 2, former leader of MQM Saleem Shahzad was released from prison, sources informed Geo News Friday. Three cases were registered against Saleem Shehzad at Landhi police station in 1992. In July last year, Shahzad said he may form his own political party, claiming that it will be different from prevailing splinter groups of MQM. However, Rao Anwar asked for more time to record his statement after which the court was adjourned till December 2.ĭue to the continuous absence of Rao Anwar, DSP Khalid and other personnel, the court had issued them a show-cause notice. In December 2017, Saleem Shahzad announced his decision to set up his own political party under which he will take part in the upcoming general elections. He later submitted a written apology, which was accepted by the court. Reacting to this, Rao Anwar apologised to the court and said that he skipped the proceedings fearing an attack by Taliban. The judge added, “you will find it more convenient to appear before the court to record your statement from the prison than your house.” “Why do you not follow the instructions of the court? Why shouldn’t you be sent to prison,” said the judge. An additional district and sessions judge granted him bail against a surety of Rs500,000. On Tuesday’s hearing, Additional District and Sessions judge also expressed their anger over Malir SSP’s failure to follow court orders. KARACHI: SSP Malir Rao Anwar submitted a written apology to a local court over his continuous absence from the court proceedings against former Muttahida Qaumi Movement member Saleem Shehzad.