103
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has reportedly decided to postpone his return to Pakistan for the time being following the worsening condition of his ailing wife Kulsoom Nawaz, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in London, DawnNewsTV quoted sources as saying.
The former first lady has been in critical condition after she suffered a cardiac arrest late on Thursday and was admitted to the ICU in London's Harley Street Clinic and placed on ventilator. Nawaz Sharif, along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz, travelled to London on the same day.
Nawaz and his family are facing three corruption references filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) following his ouster in July last year. He was expected to return to Pakistan on Monday along with his daughter Maryam, but DawnNewsTV reported on Sunday that the doctors in London have asked Nawaz to stay with his wife after assessing her health condition. She has reportedly not regained consciousness since suffering cardiac arrest.
Talking to media persons outside Harley Street Clinic, Nawaz said that his wife’s condition was critical and doctors have kept her on life support. "She is still in intensive care and sedated," he said.
Meanwhile, Nawaz’s son Hussain told media persons that the doctors are not able to provide much information to the family at this time. “Doctors can not give a date as to when she will recover. However, they have said that once she [Kulsoom] shows signs of recovery they will start removing life support one by one,” Hussain said.
Former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif is also in London to see his ailing sister-in-law.
Begum Kulsoom was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017. She has undergone several sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Initially, she showed signs of improvement but as of late her condition has deteriorated.
Her sons — Hassan and Hussain — and daughter Asma have remained with her throughout her treatment in London, while Nawaz and Maryam could only visit her a couple of times.
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (103) Closed
Jun 18, 2018 12:56am
Now Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Safdar will use this as an excuse and try to buy as much time to delay returning home to face the courts. This is another tactic of Sharifs to not get conviction before elections. It's all part of their game.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:22am
The courts should give some relaxation. If every other case can be pended for months why not this one ? Thats what humanity demands.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:26am
Kulsoom
Wish you early return to health & good luck
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:31am
So, this is it then for PMLn politics.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:38am
Cancer is a dreadful disease;I hope she beats it.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:58am
Who will be responsible for not placing their names on ECP ?
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:03am
I wish to be wrong. But my gut feeling is that it is more of topi drama. He was already planning not to come back. Time and date conspire to top drama. Still wish Began kalsoom speedy recovery and good health
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:25am
Don't say this was not part of the the plan... What perfect excuse to stay away from Pakistan and avoid all the hassles with the courts?/
If they don't already have British Passport, they can easily obtain political asylum and stay put for as long as they want. Nothing Pakistani government or courts can do to bring them back - if they haven't succeeded with AH in over 20 years, with or without the help and assistance of Interpol or Scotland Yard.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:31am
“The doctors in London have asked Nawaz to stay with his wife after assessing her health condition”. Otherwise he would have come back.
Come on Miah Sahib, who are you trying to fool? Our sincere prayers for begum Kalsoom but whole Ramadan you kept lying in the court and you are still lying. You said in court that you don’t know anything about London properties and ask Hassan and Hussain. You are now staying in the same flats with your two absconded sons. Can’t you ask them how you guys have purchased these flats, the NAB court is asking and blaming me for corruption. Can you please ask them to provide the money trail and bank statements and save you from humiliation? Can you request them to come with you to Pakistan and prove your innocence?
Come on Miah Sahib, win our hearts, my vote will be for you forever.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:40am
My advice to all politicians, please keep separate your personal life matters from politics and accountability.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:45am
“The doctors in London have asked Nawaz to stay with his wife after assessing her health condition”. Otherwise he would have come back.
Come on Miah Sahib, who are you trying to fool? Our sincere prayers for begum Kalsoom but whole Ramadan you kept lying in the court and you are still lying. You said in court that you don’t know anything about London properties and ask Hassan and Hussain. You are now staying in the same flats with your two absconded sons. Can’t you ask them how you guys have purchased these flats, the NAB court is asking and blaming me for corruption. Can you please provide the money trail and bank statements and save your father from humiliation? Can you request them to come with you to Pakistan and prove your innocence?
Come on, win our hearts, my vote will be for you forever.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:56am
I wish her a quick recovery. May the whole nation stay united at times of pain and grief.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:27am
I pray she makes quick recovery and all those who are suffering illness and poor health
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:54am
Are the Shrief brothers medical experts? Okay, Maryam stay with her uncle and Nawaz must return for his cases.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:57am
All prayers for Kulsoom Nawaz Sahiba. Hope she recovers soon. For Nawaz Sharif and Mariam Safdar's extension of stay in London. No comments.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 05:41am
Fair Call!!, Now they should only campaign and stand in the election if they are in Pakistan. To serve the people and represent the people they need to be in the country.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:05am
Corruption champions should not be allowed to win. Get well soon Kalsoom.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:05am
Justice shall still be served!
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:22am
May be NS is telling truth this time but based on his record it’s just a strategy to delay cases ......
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:44am
It is likely that some people will even interpret this news negatively.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:51am
I hope she recovers well and soon!!
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:17am
Humans can be kept alive through life support for years provided the medical bills are paid. In the end, it's up to the family to decide, when to pull the plug.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:28am
Hope it's these expenses not on poor tax payers money.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:39am
Family comes first than unjustice.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:49am
Drs never advice pt’s Family to stay with the patient. In ICU Family is not allowed to stay with the pt. except brief visit. Why don’t they bring her home to be treated in Pakistani Hospital. He has been in power for the last 30 years must had built great health institutions.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:52am
Let everyone pray for the full recovery of KN and conviction of NS.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:14am
@Abdul Rehman . Follow humanity and not personal prejudice.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:27am
@Faisal They are culprits who have ruined the masses. Would they let common person have treatment in UK.All their property should be confiscated and they should be brought to the justice
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:45am
Predictable
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:48am
Radiation and chemo does not eliminate cancer but damages the heart muscle and its nerve supply.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:49am
Can't they just draw a line between politics and family matters.?
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:54am
The cases can continue via video link. Cases must not be stopped.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:55am
@Salman Hasan You have lost your humanity.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 10:05am
You still have time to make confession and reveal all looting your family did.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 10:49am
Stop using the word “cardiac arrest”. It’s “heart attack”. Cardiac arrest and heart attack are two very different things. Heart attack is when there is a blockade in one of your arteries that reduces blood supply to heart. In most cases people recover from heart attacks. Cardiac arrest occurs when your heart finally stops and you die. Heart attacks is one of the causes of cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is a final stage where your heart stops and the machine shows straight-line. After that only a miracle can save you.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 10:50am
Can someone confirm what she has? Throat cancer or lyphoma? They are two separate conditions
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 10:59am
wish her comfortable and peaceful life
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:02am
@Salman Hasan what a insensitive statment
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:02am
some of the leters are sickening. London hospital don't give false statements. The lady is sick, husband, children need o be with her at this time. How can someone play politics at a time like this
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:26am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Right :)
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:32am
We all should respect the patient and her dear ones on humanitarian grounds. The case can go on, as he or his daughter are not on witness stand, and lawyers are there to represent them in their presence or absence.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:37am
Why is a herd mentalitity of lynching Nawaz Sharif prevailing in Pakistan...treat him as an human too!!
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:53am
@Salman Hasan shame on you on making politics on a ill woman.,
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:56am
Sympathies for Ms Kulsoom Nawaz but what about the countless kids in Thar, what about the countless mothers in Punjab, what about the countless elderly of KPK and Balochisyan who have had tragic deaths because the corrupt rulers didn't care to give them food, shelter and basic security. Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz should be forced to appear in Pakistani courts. Red warrants for their arrest should be issued. No NRO would be acceptable to Pakistanis. We didn't wait for two years in the Panama Papers case so that Nawaz and his daughter could run away. If they both are so worried about Kulsoom Nawaz then why does Nawaz still continue to give political statements and how can Maryam contest elections. Maryam doesn't care about her mother when she is running for elections but she cares for her mother when she is running from accountability.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:57am
What other options do they have at this crucial juncture in time and history?
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 11:58am
@Faisal : How about humanity in other cases? Humanity consideration should never be selective and reserved for the high and mighty. The man, his brother, his daughter and his son-in-law are facing corruption charges and indictments. The judgements and punishments should not be delayed under any circumstances.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 12:04pm
@Abdul Rehman You may be right sir, but NS has reached the point of no return, he showed the courage to stand against all odds but the pressure was growing day by day, hope he will come back soon as the things gets again in his favour till then pakistan will miss him
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 12:11pm
His wife's illness is a personal tragedy, but that cannot be an excuse for avoiding or delaying conviction in the cases of corruption. The entire nation has been adversely affected and continues to suffer by the corruption of the Sharif family and justice needs to be served without wasting further time.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 12:35pm
How can people be so cruel ,the lady is suffering from cancer and the family is in pain yet all they can do is make disgusting comments ,shame on this way of thinking
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 12:37pm
@Salman Hasan - Depth of low of the lowest sickening comment.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 12:51pm
One hopes that Begum Kulsoom Nawaz gets better soon. However, something strange seems to be going on. Before leaving Pakistan, Nawaz says 'justice rushed is justice crushed' but wants the elections to be held on time despite the rush (no concerns there). Maryam expresses her happiness at being able to hug her mum. Then soon after she land, Begum Kulsoom suffers from a cardiac arrest and since then we have seen all but a clear statement about her medical condition. I have a feeling that she would get better over the next couple of weeks, Sharifs go back, and all of a sudden there will be all this pressure to hold elections on time, knowing fully well that NAB references will then be decided upon after elections. May be it is time for someone to consider that 'elections rushed are elections crushed'.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:06pm
May Begum Kulsoom Nawaz fully recover soon. This is a difficult situation both for Nawaz Sharif and Judiciary. On the one hand the rule of law must be upheld firmly and on the other humanitarian values need to be heeded. I think the honorable should defer the hearing by one week.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:19pm
There's been contradictions in Hassan Nawaz's statements regarding Kalsoom's condition. In the UK, for advanced stage cancer patients you have what you call an DNR (do not resuscite order). If Kalsoom went into cardiac arrest as what is being claimed by Hassan then the doctors would not have resuscitated her. He has stated on record that she is in advanced stages. Therefore, she would be on palliative care and not any other treatment to save her.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:23pm
@Indian perspective : I perfectly agree. Also it is not all Pakistanis, but some social media activists. Just wait for General Election, and you will see how much public support NS draws.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:41pm
Nawaz is using every tactic to delay his conviction. After all he is a senior politician with corruption allegations.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:47pm
That is why politics is called a cruel game. No sympathy, no humanity and no moralty. After all Mrs Sharief is in a London hospital. One is bound to believe what Doctors say there, There should not be any doubt. At least people in Pakistan should have empathy with the three times PM.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 01:59pm
They are not coming back to Pakistan
Why was he not put on ECL ?
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:25pm
@Salman Hasan;It is life and death for someones wife and daughter.I know PTI fans hate Sharifs but at least be a human and let's pend our hate and politics for a while.This can happen to anyone so morality and humanity requires that we give space to Nawaz Sharif & family.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:28pm
@F agreed
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:37pm
@F indeed it is.. beyond any doubt....
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 02:40pm
It’s sick lady rights that her husband &children should be around.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:16pm
@Dr BN Anand
That is the point. Doctors are not saying anything, but a lot of contradictory statements are coming from the family, e.g. stable, not stable, pray, on life support, and so on. It would have been much better had they asked the hospital to make a statement to the media.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:28pm
Stay in London we want IK now.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:42pm
How many people are going to buy this.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:51pm
@Salman Hasan -- You should have some shame.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:52pm
Nawaz sahab, please take care of your wife first, rest of the things can wait. Our best health wishes to your wife.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 03:57pm
@Farooq Jawed Yes i agree that cancer is a dreadful illnes, i too hope she recovers. But the other side of the coin is in his three terms he has not built a cancer hospital yet IK who has is maligned at every opportunity..
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:01pm
Tell the courts what they want to know and you can stay in London for ever.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:07pm
While I wish better health and life to Begum Nawaz, I appreciate Mian sb on his facing courts and upholding the country's law. Unlike Musharaf who preferred to flee abroad and avoid trial and obstruct justice.
Need to assess, the real man here.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:10pm
@Salman Hasan You are totally right.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:17pm
He was expected to return to Pakistan on Monday along with his* daughter Maryam...
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:23pm
What we need in Pakistan is healthcare for ALL the politicians. It is unfair on the poor majority of people of Pakistan they cannot have even the basic health felicities and nearly all politicians have their health checked abroad. CJP should ban this practice and make all have the same standard of treatment.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:40pm
If this is the mentality of PTI then I'm definitely voting for Nawaz Sharif.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:45pm
@Waqar (UK) You write as if you know for sure that the patient had signed a DNR. In the absence of an executed DNR, doctors are required to do whatever possible to keep the patient alive, and that includes keeping them on life support for years. Know your facts first before you start harping like a fool. Just because you put “UK” in your handle doesn’t mean you are an authority in this matter.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 04:47pm
The court should ask the foreign office to summon the British High Commissioner to find out the real truth in kulsoom health condition in London.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 05:38pm
@Salman Hasan grow up man.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 05:53pm
I think she is not in a hospital but in a clinic it doesn’t look hospital.secondly, nowhere in the world stool or chairs are put adjacent to a patient in ICU intensive care Unit. Even nobody is allowed to enter but nawaz n Maryam are sitting in ICU? Why don’t they show a snapshot of her medical history to media or awaam if they are true or she is seriously ill? Cardiac arrest is not a disease but an instant incident. I wonder if she is in icu then why nobody is not monitoring her condition continuously? Are UK’s doctors do foolish to leave her in an isolated room without monitoring her BP, heartbeat, pulse rate, ecg etc...? We need to gat these answers.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:09pm
@Faisal I fully appreciate your very humane,valid & valued comments.Being not a fan of NS or other members of the family involved in the undergoing accountability proceedings for allegations of massive corruption & corrupt practices, but most aggressively support a compassioned & sympathetic approach towards a genuine anxietyful & highly uncertain moments involved concerning his terminally sick wife & mother of his children undergoing treatment for the past many months together.We, having families,must not level our political scores,by posting distasteful & hurting comments in these very difficult & unpalatable times, by falsely advocating that all this is a drama to get the ongoing accountability process delayed. In fact, with 3 times extension already granted, still no one is sure to see its end soon, & accordingly, if delayed further due to aforementioned reason, it iwould not be end of the world. We must showing our inbuilt humane values, wish the former First Lady a fast recovery
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:17pm
Wish all sick quick and complete recovery, somehow I don’t completely trust this family’s story !!
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 06:18pm
@Dr BN Anand three times corrupt PM
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:03pm
@Faisal Rana That is a great idea.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:03pm
Our duas and prayers are with madam kalsoom. As for mian sb and daughter they are just using the situation to their advantage. Sorry but the truth hurts.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:18pm
Only doctor's official statement can reveal the truth otherwise sharif family can make any unethical excuses to save themselves.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 07:20pm
@Syed - you seems to be a vindictive person who holds grudges without logical understandings. Loosen up pal and think big about our country Pakistan. All prejudices and dislikes should be above when it comes to our Pakistan’s development. Thanks
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:08pm
We pray for her and the family
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:08pm
@Salman Hasan No.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:27pm
Dear Sharif family,
After ruling 30 years you could not even make one hospital to get treated in Pakistan? And you promised a bullet train. What about thousands of those Pakistani who cannot even afford to get treated in Pakistan?
You will have to answer all these questions in this life and the next.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:50pm
We pray for her quick and full recovery. In the interest of humanity and fairness, Nawaz and Maryam can be allowed few days off from hearings as long as they can submit doctor's report duly attested by the UK High Commission in Pakistan. Also to allow PML-N time to recover from this situation and campaign effectively, the elections should be delayed by a month or so. I think this would be the only fair thing to do.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 08:56pm
They all should stay there forever. They have hurt the country enough, now leave this country alone.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:41pm
Both of them were not coming back to begin with, Kulsoom's condition gave them an excuse to stay in London.
Recommend
0
Jun 18, 2018 09:41pm
Lymphoma is treated on a very routine basis in Pakistan
Treatment is the same , chemotherapy is the same , and
The results are the same , Indians do not go abroad
For treatment , they trust their doctors , why can’t we start
Trusting our doctors and our institutions .
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 12:32am
I called it last week, I was told that I was being mean, my prediction was right on without being mean spirited. Nawaz and company are using this situation for their own benefit, which delays the case, it has nothing to do with Mrs. Sharif.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 02:09am
Stay there for ever, we do not need you anymore.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 02:17am
@Salman Hasan I am truly ashamed as a human being to read your statement, here. I also wonder at the animals who 'liked' it. Some things in life are above politics . Maybe one day you will grow up to understand this.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 03:07am
Kulsoom Nawaz health condition is sad situation
Nawaz cases is also sad a situation
Timing has no drama?
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 04:34am
@Salman Hasan Cmon! .Have some empathy for the family,even if you disagree with him politically.You really think that the British Docs at one of the premier hospitals in London are lying and colluding with NS!
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 07:52am
This is a moment of grief for the family, lets not drag gutter politics into it.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 08:29am
While this has nothing to do with Kulsoom Nawaz as a person, we do pray for her well-being and recovery. However, it is an immense shame and disgraceful for the family members who have lesser concern about the actual health condition but their actions are more about exploiting this unfortunate situation for political scoring and to avoid what is deemed to be an imminent conviction, failure in the upcoming elections and potential investigations for heaps of corruption, malpractices and dishonest functions.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 08:59am
@wellwisher
There is direct statement from doctors or hospital. This is what the family is telling the media.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 09:12am
@F You are 100% right.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 09:21am
Please carry on the visit as their presence is not mandatory for case to proceed and conclude to its logical conclusion.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 10:06am
Now they find another way not to face the country. They will delay till the election not to get the convection before the court.
Recommend
0
Jun 19, 2018 02:25pm
@Faisal Humanity doesn't demand the delay in Justice
Recommend
0
