Nawaz, Maryam get parole for Kulsoom Nawaz’s funeral rites

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Shairf, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law captain (retd) Safdar will get parole for the funeral and burial rites of former first lady Beghum Kulsoom Nawaz, interior ministry sources said today.

According to reports, a parole will be granted to the mentioned three from the time of funeral prayers till the burial of Kulsoom Nawaz.

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam and Captain Safdar are currently in Adiala jail after being convicted by an accountability court in Avenfield properties reference on July 13.

Also read: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz passes away in London

The former first lady of Pakistan passed away on Tuesday at London Harley Street Clinic after suffering from cancer. Family sources say Kulsoom will be buried in Lahore.

Begum Kulsoom had been battling with lymphoma (throat) cancer since August 2017. According to reports, her health deteriorated last night after which she was placed on life support earlier today.

Also read: PM, COAS condole Kulsoom Nawaz’s death

Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed condolence over the death of the former first lady.

The PM also directed to facilitate the family of the deceased by all means.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa also expressed grief sorrow over the demise of wife of former prime minister.

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