Nawaz, Maryam parole period increased by Punjab government

Nawaz, Maryam parole period increased by Punjab government

LAHORE - The parole period of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Capt (retd) Safdar have been extended for three more days by Punjab government.

Parole has been increased so that they could attend the funeral of Kulsoom Nawaz.

On Tuesday, the Sharif family members were released on 12-hour parole for the funeral. However, political observers were of the view that the parole period would be extended till the last rituals of former First Lady are performed in Lahore.

The spokesperson of Punjab Home Ministry told Geo News that the extension will start from 12:00 tonight.