Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's wife, Begum Kulsoom, passed away on Tuesday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif confirmed.
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Kulsoom had developed a lung problem again and doctors placed her back on a ventilator before she passed away.
The former premier’s wife, who was undergoing cancer treatment at the clinic in London, was taken off the ventilator last month after her condition improved a bit.
Sources at the clinic said she had developed a lungs problem again. “She had been responding well without the ventilator until last night,” the sources said, local media reported.
Leaders across Pakistan has been sending the condolence message to the Sharif family. Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed great sorrow at her demise. Former President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP's chief Bilawal Bhutto has also send condolence to the PML-N supporters.
My condolences to the Sharif family on the sad demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. May Allah grant her Eternal Paradise and give her loved ones the strength to cope with the tragic loss. Ameen. Expecting early bail on humanitarian grounds for Mian Nawaz Sharif, Maryam and Capt. Safder
— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) September 11, 2018
So sad so unfortunate Begum Kulsoom Nawaz death . My condolence with the family .Imran khan Govt must release Nawaz and Maryam on Parole without delay .
— Nabil Gabol (@Nabilgabol) September 11, 2018
We are extremely saddened by the news of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz’s passing away. We have massive respect for her, who stood like a rock in the face of a dictator, when no one else around her did. May she rest in peace. #KalsoomNawaz
— PTI (@PTIofficial) September 11, 2018
As per the latest reports, the mortal remains of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz will arrive Pakistan on Saturday. Shahbaz Sharif and Hamza Shahbaz will reportedly leave for London to make necessary arrangements to bring the remains back to the home country.
The three-time former first lady was diagnosed with early-stage lymphoma in August last year and had been in London since, where she underwent multiple surgeries and at least five chemotherapy sessions.
Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz have been informed about the death of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, both are currently serving their sentences in Adiala jail.