Makhdoom Javed Hashmi ( R ) , a top Pakistani opposition leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz group ( PML - N ) , waves to the supporters after his release from the Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore , Pakistan 04 August 2007 . Hundreds of jubilant supporters greeted Javed Hashmi a staunch critic of President General Pervez Musharraf as he was released after serving around four years in prison for sedition . Hashmi was arrested in October 2003 for allegedly trying to incite a revolt in the army against President General Pervez Musharraf who is also commander of the military . EPA / RAHAT DAR < 저작권자 ⓒ 2007 연 합 뉴 스 . 무단 전재 - 재 배포 금지 . >