Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (MNS) stated that he would rather die with dignity that beg the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government to provide him with medical facilities. During a family meeting at Kot Kakhpat Jail in Lahore on Wednesday, MNS complained that his health was being used as a political tool. He shared that 5 medical boards had examined him and recommended the authorities to provide him with medical care. But nothing has materialised so far. “The government has not provided any treatment or medical facility thus far. They are just trying to bother me by transferring to from one hospital to another,” stated MNS.
MNS’s doctor & I met him at Kotlakhpat jail today. During the meeting he had an episode of angina & asked for his nitrate spray. It was then that he divulged that he has had similar attacks 4 times in last week. He reiterated that he will neither report nor complain.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) March 5, 2019
He said that neither has he begged the government or jail authorities for medical facilities nor will he make any such requests. “Whatever Allah wills will happen. I would prefer to die with dignity than live a life of disrespect.” On Wednesday morning, Maryam Nawaz tweeted that MNS had refused to go to the hospital for treatment and shared that her father was being ridiculed in the name of medical care.
On my way to Kotlakhpat jail to see MNS. I hope he agrees to shift to the hospital. My grandmother also accompanying me. May be she can prevail bcoz MNS has never said no to her. Thank you everyone for your unflinching love, support & prayers. Will keep you updated, Insha’Allah.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) March 6, 2019
Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz leader, Shahbaz Sharif has announced that party leader and family members will not be allowed to meet MNS on Thursday due to his poor health.