PM’s political and legal teams are tasked to suggest preliminary advice by Monday PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will continue to oversee state affairs during his London visit despite being there for a complicated medical procedure. However, the prime minister will have a little help, with everyone from the principal secretary, military secretary and other crucial staff at his beck and call throughout the visit.
"The prime minister is kept abreast on routine matters of the country and his directions are accordingly conveyed to the concerned quarters," a PM House statement read.
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The premier's spokesperson said that PM Nawaz will be travelling back to Pakistan "on the advice of his doctors after the surgery".
PM Nawaz will undergo an open heart surgery in London on Tuesday and is likely to remain hospitalised for a whole week after the procedure, his family said on Friday.
“PM Nawaz Sharif [is] undergoing an open heart surgery on Tuesday,” tweeted Maryam Nawaz. Her father travelled to the British capital on May 22 for a medical checkup.
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According to the spokesperson, PM Nawaz is in constant contact with federal ministers and cabinet members, among other concerned authorities. "It is important to note that there are no postponements or delays in the matters pertaining to the routine functioning of the state."
After the prime minister undergoes surgery in the coming days, he would be instantly discharging responsibilities as the Chief Executive of the country, the statement added.
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