In a significant development, the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court issued an order on Tuesday for the immediate release of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the vice-chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The court explicitly stated that Qureshi should not be arrested under any additional Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO). Furthermore, the court declared the MPO orders issued by the Rawalpindi deputy commissioner as illegal, as reported by Geo News.
This ruling brings relief to Qureshi as he will be released without being required to submit any surety bonds. The Lahore High Court’s decision emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of justice and safeguarding individuals’ rights.