RAWALPINDI, July 24: A medical board of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) examined former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s health for the second straight day on Tuesday and declared his medical reports satisfactory. Citing sources, a private TV Channel reported, a second medical examination of the PML-N supreme leader was held with some necessary tests inside Adiala jail.
The medical board, comprising doctors from the Pims, conducted his echocardiography, ultrasound, and echo tests. His blood pressure and sugar level were also tested.
It said his medical reports turned out to be satisfactory, It would suggest a future plan of action with regard to the health of Nawaz in light of the outcome of his medical tests.
Meanwhile, the former premier has been advised to continue taking medicines related to heart ailment and drink as much water as possible.
The medical board also visited the prison a day earlier to give him a check-up after he was said to be suffering from dehydration and high blood urea.
In the preliminary report compiled after the first checkup, the board decided that Nawaz should be given medical treatment within the confines of Adiala Jail.
President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday expressed concern over reports about the condition of the three-time prime minister and issued directives for provision of all treatment facilities to him. The president telephoned caretaker Prime Minister retired Justice Nasirul Mulk and directed him to ensure that the three-time premier is provided complete treatment inside the prison.-Agencies
