Published 18:46 IST, November 17th 2019
Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif likely to leave for London to seek better treatment
A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader informed the local media that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will probably leave for London for treatment
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As informed by a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leer, a local media report suggested that Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will probably leave for London for better treatment. PML-N Punjab spokesperson Azma Bukhari told local media, "An air ambulance has been booked by Hussain [Nawaz's son] that will arrive in Lahore on Tuesday and subject to permission of his doctors, Nawaz will leave for London on same day.
Nawaz Sharif suffering from multiple disorders
spokesperson furr informed, "His bror Shehbaz Sharif and Dr. nan Khan are accompanying him as per existing understanding. It will be decided on Sunday as to who else could also fly with Nawaz." She said that Nawaz Sharif is currently being treated by doctors and is under observation. He has been diagsed with multiple conditions which include diabetes, blood pressure and has been diagsed with critical Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), which makes patient unfit to take flight.
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Sharif's travel schedule requires Doctor's approval
She told local media that Nawaz Sharif has been put on heavy medication, he was given a heavy dose of steroids which has caused inflammation in his body. He furr lost his platelet count on vember 15. She did t give much information regarding tests and treatments. She ded that Sharif will be able to travel only after Doctor’s approval. She said that Nawaz was mitted to hospital last week after his personal physician raised concerns regarding his deteriorating health. His platelet count has dropped significantly and doctors are unable to bring m back to rmal.
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Sharif likely to leave for London after 48 hours of supervision
Nawaz Sharif was expected to leave for London on Tuesday morning after his travel schedule is approved by doctors. first stop will be me in Qatar or Dubai as it is t permissible for him to travel for more than five hours at a stretch. PML-N Secretary Information also prayed for his fast recovery. She said that preparations are on ir way to take Nawaz Sharif for his treatment to London, however, Doctors require at least 48 hours to keep him under supervision, boost his platelet count and avoid any cardiovascular complications during his travel
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17:30 IST, November 17th 2019