SHC dismisses Rao Anwar Ahmed's plea seeking exemption from attendance.

KARACHI -- The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday dismissed former SSP Malir Rao Anwar Ahmed's plea seeking exemption from attendance in the Naqeebullah Mehsud murder case.

A two-member bench headed by SHC Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Muhammad Sheikh heard the former police officer's plea seeking exemption, presented by his counsel Advocate Amir Mansoob.

Justice Sheikh remarked "would it not be discrimination against others if Rao Anwar is excused from attending court proceedings?"

The ex-policeman's lawyer maintained that according to a report received from intelligence agencies, his client was facing serious security concerns.

On hearing the argument, the chief justice remarked that in that case "we will order the trial court to hold hearings on a daily basis, and reject...

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