Former PM Nawaz Sharif name to remain on ECL: Government sources

Former PM Nawaz Sharif name to remain on ECL: Government sources

ISLAMABAD – Former PM Nawaz Sharif name to remain on Exit Control List, Government sources have revealed.

The name of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is still included in the exit control list (ECL), the immigration sources said on Monday.

According to the sources, Nawaz Sharif will be allowed to travel abroad after showing copy of court order. It added that the former premier will be able to travel London after showing court order but his name will be placed on ECL.

The family sources further informed that Nawaz Sharif has been allowed to fly abroad only for one time for the medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the former premier will leave for London on November 19 in an air ambulance from Qatar and will be shifted to the Harley Street Clinic immediately after landing.

On Saturday , the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to remove the name of former premier Nawaz Sharif from the ECL and allowed him to go abroad for four weeks unconditionally. The permission can be extended. The case has been adjourned until third week of January.