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Nawaz Sharif Leaves Lahore for London on Two-Week Medical Visit

Aides describe a routine medical checkup with no political agenda.

Overview

  • The former prime minister and PML-N president departed from his Jati Umra residence for Lahore airport on Saturday before flying to London.
  • Family sources say his physician, Dr Adnan, is accompanying him and he is expected to return in about two weeks.
  • Officials and cited sources characterize the trip as strictly health-related with no political objectives.
  • The visit fits a recurring pattern of London travel for treatment that draws sustained public and media attention.
  • He recently cast his vote in favor of the 27th Amendment Bill during a contentious National Assembly session.