Ex-Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi collapses in jail; hospitalised
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the former foreign minister of Pakistan, collapsed in his barrack at Kot Lakhpat Jail. He suffered injuries after fainting and was admitted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology for medical attention. His family claims he has been imprisoned for over two years on false charges linked to the May 9 riots. Over 90 bail hearings have occurred, but he remains in custody without a…
Former Pakistan foreign minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf vice-chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was admitted to a hospital after collapsing in his jail cell at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, a prison official confirmed on Tuesday. The 70-year-old leader suffered a dizzy spell while walking in his barrack on Monday, resulting in injuries to his knee and arm from the fall.
Qureshi was subsequently transferred to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) for medical treatment. His counsel, Rana Mudassar Umar, stated that the veteran politician was taken to the hospital after fainting and sustaining a fall. Qureshi's daughter, Mehr Bano, confirmed that her father was held in jail since August 2023 due to multiple cases linked to the May 9, 2023 riots, where his party's supporters engaged in violent protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Bano alleged that her father had been unjustly imprisoned on false charges and demanded that the judge grant him bail, emphasizing his extensive public service and dedication to Pakistan's Constitution and democracy.
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