*LAHORE: Punjab government spokesperson, Dr Shahbaz Gill, on Tuesday hasspoken over media reports of Nawaz Sharif being sent to jail or remain inhospital.*
*He said no decision had been taken yet whether to move Nawaz Sharif backto jail.*
The provincial government spokesman confirmed that medical reports of thedeposed prime minister had been received. “The decision regarding keepingSharif in hospital or sending him back to jail will be taken in light ofhis medical reports,” he added.
Earlier in the day, the reports of Sharif’s medical tests were forwarded tothe Ministry of Interior by the medical board to determine whether theformer prime minister should be moved to hospital.
Sources said the reports contained medical history of Sharif, however thelatest test results reveal little blockages in his arteries and he is alsosuffering from blood pressure, diabetic and kidney problems.
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It is learnt that Nawaz Sharif had been facing cardiac issue for a longtime. The medical board has also recommended shifting Nawaz to thehospital, sources said.
Nawaz Sharif was shifted to Services Hospital, Lahore from Kot Lakhpat Jailon Feb 2 amid tight security. He was hospitalised on recommendation of aspecial medical board constituted by the Punjab government to examine hishealth condition.