Pak court exempts Nawaz Sharif from appearing on medical grounds
The former premier was admitted to the hospital for a cardiac procedure.
The former premier was admitted to the hospital for a cardiac procedure.
Earlier, Khan had said that the PET scan will give a clearer picture of the reasons behind Nawaz Sharif’s low platelet count and that once this is determined, the ailing politician will undergo a cardiac procedure.
He went for a consultation with experts in haematology section of the hospital. Haematology is a speciality covering the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders.
PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Nawaz's plane will stop in Qatar for a refuel. The medical team will also be changed.
Dr Khan also attached pictures of a letter sent by the Medical Board of the Services Hospital to Punjab's Health Department on Sunday.
Both the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Ministry of Interior couldn’t arrive at a decision regarding removal of the name of the PML-N supremo from the Exit Control List (ECL) for one reason or another.
The 69-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo was first taken to the government-run hospital in October after his health deteriorated.
Earlier on Thursday, the petition was filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and the former premier's brother Shehbaz Sharif.
In July 2018, Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison in another case of corruption related to a four-storey luxury property in London while his daughter was given seven years.
The bail expired Tuesday as the Supreme court rejected his review petition seeking extension in the bail granted to him on medical grounds
