Nawaz Sharif still in London, will leave for Saudi Arabia tomorrow: PML-N senator.

ISLAMABAD -- Refuting rumours pertaining to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif's presence in Saudi Arabia, party senator Irfan Siddiqui has confirmed that the three-time former prime minister is still in the United Kingdom and will leave for the Kingdom tomorrow (Wednesday).

Nawaz's visit to Saudi Arabia is of a private nature as the ex-premier will perform Umrah and will spend some time with his son, Hussain Nawaz, Siddiqui said while clarifying that the disqualified PM has no scheduled meetings with Saudi officials.

Nawaz, has been living in London following a self-imposed exile since November 2019 owing to health reasons. He was disqualified for life in 2017 by the Supreme Court for not declaring a receivable salary.

The senator also apprised that the PML-N supremo would reach Pakistan on October 21 after a brief two-day stay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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