ISLAMABAD: Former premier Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz andson-in-law Captain (retd) Mohammad Safdar leave Adiala Jail for Noor Khanairbase.

They were released from Adiala prison Wednesday evening after the IslamabadHigh Court suspended their sentences in the Avenfield corruption reference.

The former premier, his daughter and son-in-law are being taken to NoorKhan Airbase amid stringent security. They will leave for Lahore via aspecial plane.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif had arrivedat Adiala prison to take the former premier with him.

A large number of party workers have also been accompanying the PML-Nsupremo to the airport. Jubilant workers have been chanting slogans andshowering the ex-premier’s vehicle with rose petals.

Earlier in the day, the IHC suspended sentences of Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar.