Punjab CM undergoes major surgery in Lahore, returns home: Marriyum Aurangzeb

She directly oversees all matters in province, including security, cleanliness, others, from hospital, says Aurangzeb

LAHORE:

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif underwent major surgery at Sharif Medical City Hospital in Lahore.

In a post on X, Aurangzeb said, "Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif underwent major surgery at the Sharif Medical City Hospital, after which she has been transferred home".

"On the day of Eid, she directly oversaw all matters in the province, including security, cleanliness, and others, from the hospital," she said.

وزیراعلی مریم نواز شریف صاحبہ کی شریف میڈیکل سٹی ہسپتال میں میجر سرجری ہوئی ہے جس کے بعد وہ گھر منتقل ہو گئی ہیں، الحمدللہ۔ عید کے دن وزیر اعلی مریم نواز شریف نے ہسپتال سے صوبے میں سکیورٹی، صفائی سمیت دیگر تمام امور کی براہ راست خود نگرانی کی۔

— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) May 28, 2026

Following Aurangzeb’s post, Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said, "May Allah Almighty grant complete health, well-being, and a long life".

 

اللّہ تعالیٰ صحت کاملہ ، تندرستی اور درازیِ عمر عطا فرمائے۔ @MaryamNSharif https://t.co/zijJGAg6kE

— Shaza Fatima Khawaja (@ShazaFK) May 28, 2026

According to the National Assembly X post, NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq expressed his best wishes and prayers for the complete and speedy recovery of the Punjab CM following her successful surgery.

"He thanked Almighty Allah that the procedure was completed successfully and that the chief minister has safely returned home," he said.

He also "prayed for her continued good health, strength, and well-being, and appreciated her commitment to public service and leadership during her recovery period".

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed his best wishes and prayers for the complete and speedy recovery of Chief Minister Punjab, Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, following her successful surgery. He thanked Almighty Allah that the procedure was completed successfully and…

— National Assembly 🇵🇰 (@NAofPakistan) May 28, 2026

Earlier in November 2024, the Punjab CM was admitted to the Sharif Medical City Complex due to health issues. Hospital sources said she was suffering from a throat infection.