Special medical board examines Nawaz in Kot Lakhpat Jail

Board designated for Nawaz's treatment comprises cardiac experts from AFIC, PIC, and RIC


Our Correspondent January 30, 2019
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: REUTERS

LAHORE: The special medical board constituted for Nawaz Sharif's treatment conducted a detailed examination of the former prime minister at Kot Lakhpat Jail on Wednesday, Express News reported.

The board designated for Nawaz's treatment comprises cardiac experts from Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC), Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) and Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC).

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During the examination, the panel conducted blood work and heard the former premier's complains regarding his cardiac illness.

The course of further treatment shall be determined by the Punjab Medical Board in line with recommendations by the panel.

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On January 25, the Punjab government formed a new medical board, comprising heart specialists, to examine the health of the former prime minister.

The deposed premier is currently serving seven-year imprisonment at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail after he was convicted by an accountability court in the Al Aziza corruption reference case filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

 

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