Nawaz leaves for London for medical check-up
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for London on Sunday for a medical check-up, party sources confirmed.
Sharif departed from his residence in Jati Umra and boarded a special flight from Lahore's Old Airport.
According to party insiders, the former premier will remain in the UK, during which he is expected to undergo a comprehensive medical examination.
Nawaz Sharif is likely to stay in London for two weeks and will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in London.
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