Khawaja Asif moved from jail to Mayo Hospital

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 03 Jan 2023

     LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif has been shifted to Mayo Hospital from jail due to eye illnesses.

Khawaja Asif was brought to Mayo Hospital by the jail authorities here on Tuesday. The PML-N leader will undergo an eye check-up at Mayo Hospital Eye Ward. Upon medical check-up, PML-N stalwart was also found suffering from hernia for which preparation of surgery is underway.

After the news hit TV screens, PML-N leaders Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Rana Tanveer reached the hospital.

According to sources, Khawaja Asif was shifted from Ward to VIP Room where he will spend at least one night in the VIP room while the operation will be carried out after receiving the complete medical reports.

It may be recalled that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Pakistan had arrested Khawaja Asif, the country's former foreign minister and key opposition leader in a case related to assets beyond means.