Sindh home department has directed to release MQM-H Chairman Afaq Ahmed, according to the notification issued here on Saturday.

According to DIG jails, the order to release Afaq Ahmed from jail has been received. He said that MQM-H chairman’s security has been handed over to Rangers while regional police would also provide security. Afaq Ahmed would be released within an hour from central jail.

Earlier, the district and session court of Malir issued the release orders of Afaq Ahmed.