CM Maryam Nawaz dispels cancer rumours

'I want to make it clear that I do not have cancer', CM Maryam said during workers meeting in London

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has addressed recent health rumours, denying claims of a cancer diagnosis and clarifying her treatment was for a parathyroid condition.

Speaking with party workers in London, Maryam explained that the false cancer rumours have led to unwarranted speculation about her health.

“I want to make it clear that I do not have cancer. My medical issue is related to the parathyroid,” she stated, addressing the false information circulating online.

She emphasised that her treatment abroad was necessary as only the United States and Switzerland offer the specialised procedures for her condition.

Maryam also expressed frustration over vlogs and discussions questioning why she did not seek treatment in Pakistan. “My treatment typically occurs in Pakistan; however, parathyroid surgery is only available in two countries,” she explained, referencing her surgery in Switzerland last January.

Despite initial reluctance to speak on her health, Maryam said she was compelled to clarify the issue due to the misinformation. She added, “I was not raised to seek sympathy as a victim, but these rumours have forced me to address my illness publicly.”

Simi Raheel takes jab at CM Maryam Nawaz over Lahore's smog

Veteran Pakistani actress Simi Raheel voiced her frustration over Lahore’s worsening smog crisis, taking a swipe at the provincial government in a comment that quickly went viral.

Posting on her Instagram story, Raheel remarked, “Lahore is dying, and no one is doing anything to save it. Not everyone has the option to go to London,” in a clear criticism of leaders in Punjab.

Raheel’s comment also took aim at Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, expressing her disappointment with the government’s handling of the environmental crisis.

Her post struck a chord with many on social media, where users echoed her concerns and praised her for addressing the issue. However, some commenters defended the government, suggesting the problem stemmed from the previous administration’s failure to implement anti-smog measures.

This comes as Lahore ranks among the most polluted cities globally, second only to Delhi, with an air quality index (AQI) reading of 644.

Other Pakistani cities facing severe pollution include Multan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, where smog and fog have significantly impaired visibility.

The issue of smog has become a growing concern in Lahore, with celebrities such as Saba Qamar also voicing their distress, previously posting about breathing difficulties due to pollution.