PM Imran prays for Nawaz Sharif's health, seeks details from Punjab govt.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought details of former premier Nawaz Sharif's health from the Punjab provincial government, ordering authorities to provide best possible facilities to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader.

The prime minister's orders were revealed in a tweet on Wednesday by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan.

PM Imran telephoned Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Wednesday, directing him to ensure that the former prime minister is provided adequate medical treatment.

CM Punjab Buzdar apprised the prime minister about the ongoing treatment of Nawaz Sharif and the steps taken by the health department.

PM Imran also directed the CM Punjab to remain in contact with the personal physician of the former prime minister.

The health of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif started improving after initial medical treatment at...