LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturdayleft for London to visit ailing Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former primeminister Nawaz Sharif.

In a message on social media, Shehbaz wrote, “Leaving for UK shortly toinquire after my Bhabhi’s health. She is in ICU and needs your prayers….Eid Mubarak to all of you … have a great day!”

Begum Kulsoom was shifted to the ICU of a London hospital late Thursdayafter her health deteriorated. She had collapsed in the ICU after sufferinga heart attack and placed on ventilator.

Earlier today, the former chief minister extended Eid greetings to nation.

“I extend Eid greetings to the entire Muslim nation especially thePakistani citizens,” he said, adding that Eid is a day of happiness andgratitude for Muslims.

“Eid is a day to be celebrated with religious fervour and I hope it will becelebrated with national unity and spirit of brotherhood.”