RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was medically examined bythe medical board today.

A five-member medical board formed by Pakistan Institute of MedicalSciences (PIMS) on Monday visited Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail today, whereNawaz is presently incarcerated for corruption, to conduct a check-up ofthe former premier after his health condition reportedly worsened.

The medical board along with a mobile laboratory reached the Adiala jailthis morning. Nawaz was shifted from his cell to the hospital facility inthe prison for check-up, sources told Geo News.

Following the check-up, sources close to the Sharif family claimed theboard suggested that the former premier is shifted to a hospital over fearsthat his condition may deteriorate if he remains in jail.

However, sources said Nawaz is adamant that he remain in prison and use thefacilities available there.

On the contrary, official sources revealed the medical board has decided towait for test reports before making a decision on Nawaz’s treatment outsidejail.