Former MQM leader Mohammad Anwar passes away

According to details, the former leader passed away after fighting a brief battle with cancer at London's Royal Free Hospital.

The news was confirmed by his family through a statement.

"He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law.  He was always full of love, affection and was a pillar of strength for our entire family," read the statement.

He has left behind a wife and three daughters.

Muhammad Anwar was booked in several cases in Pakistan on charges of terrorism, extortion and land grabbing.