A protest demonstration for release of jailed Mayor of Karachi Waseem Akhtar was held at Do Talwar, Clifton on Sunday.
The demo was attended by members of civil society and Aktar's family members, who were carrying placards and banners inscribed with slogans for release of mayor of Karachi. Akhtar's wife Naila Waseem, his children, actor Behroze Sabzwari, Javed Sheikh and others were among the participants.
Talking to media, Akhtar's wife Naila said that the peaceful protest was aimed at securing the release of Waseem Akhtar.
The showbiz personalities, who attended the demo, said that Akhtar should be released so that he could serve the people of this city.
It is to be mentioned here that the MQM's elected mayor is behind the bar in string of criminal cases.