Published 11:33 IST, October 22nd 2019
Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif hospitalised after low platelet count
The former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, who is in custody of anti-corruption body was hospitalised on Monday night after his health condition worsen
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former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in custody of anti-corruption body was allegedly hospitalised on night of October 21, after his health condition worsened. Reportedly, former Prime Minister's platelet count was critically low and doctors recommended immediate hospitalisation. Meanwhile, Nawaz Sharif's bror Shahbaz has accused Imran Khan government of t doing anything earlier despite deterioration in health.
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Personal physician informs by tweet
Dr nan Khan, personal physician said he requested authorities concerned to act in urgency.
Dr Khan said he met Sharif at National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) cell in Lahore and found him unwell.
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A NAB spokesperson reportedly said Sharif was shifted to Services Hospital where he was being treated by a team of doctors. He said that Sharif is likely to stay in hospital on Monday night, October 21. PML-N party president and Nawaz Sharif's bror Shahbaz Sharif claimed despite deteriorating health of his older bror he wasn't shifted to hospital earlier.
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He accused authorities and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan of negligence and suggested that Imran Khan will be held responsible if anything happens to Nawaz Sharif. Doctors said that former prime minister was in need of aggressive medication and regular follow-ups to avoid furr health complications. Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in Al Azizia Mills corruption case.
(With PTI inputs)
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11:08 IST, October 22nd 2019