Islamabad (Web Desk): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought details of the health of former premier Nawaz Sharif from the Punjab government.
In a post on Twitter, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the PM directed the authorities concerned to provide Nawaz Sharif the best medical facilities according to the desire of his family members. She further said that PM Imran also expressed prayers and good wishes for the health of Nawaz Sharif.
وزیراعظم عمران خان نے محمد نواز شریف کی صحت کے متعلق پنجاب حکومت سے تفصیلات طلب کی ہیں۔متعلقہ حکام کو ہدایت دی ہیں کہ ان کے خاندان کے افراد کی منشاء کے مطابق انھیں علاج معالجے کی بہترین سہولیات فراہم کی جائیں۔وزیراعظم کی ان کی صحت یابی کیلئے دعا اور نیک تمناؤں کا اظہار۔
— Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) October 23, 2019
Meanwhile, PM Imran telephoned Chief Minister Punjab Usman and directed him to ensure adequate medical treatment to the former premier.
CM Punjab Buzdar apprised the prime minister about the ongoing treatment of Nawaz Sharif and the steps taken by the health department.
PM Imran also directed the CM Punjab to remain in contact with the personal physician of the former prime minister.
Nawaz Sharif was shifted to Services Hospital Lahore late on Monday night after his condition deteriorated which was confirmed by his fresh examination conducted by the government.
The health of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif started improving after initial medical treatment at the Services Hospital.