Maryam Nawaz allowed to stay with father in hospital after his health deteriorates.

LAHORE -- Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has allowed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz, who is on judicial remand in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case, to stay with her father Nawaz Sharif at Services Hospital in Lahore.

Following the deteriorating health of Nawaz Sharif, the premier has contacted Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar and directed him to take Maryam Nawaz to her father.

On the other hand, the former PM's health condition has worsened after his platelet count significantly dropped to less than 7,000. The medical team said that he is suffering from acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an immune disorder that leads to an abrupt and sharp drop in blood platelets.

A doctor said the treatment has been started after the diagnosis was confirmed, adding that the ailment was treatable in Pakistan and intravenous treatment has commenced started.

The PML-N supremo was rushed to the Services Hospital from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore office on Monday night after a massive drop in his platelet count.

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