PML-N denies Shehbaz refused to participate in Fazl's 'Azadi march'.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Marriyum Aurangzeb has denied news reports regarding the non-participation of party president Shehbaz Sharif in the 'Azadi march' organised by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).

In a statement, she said the news quoting sources about meeting between party supremo Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat jail was 'just a lie'.

'The airing of news about non-participation of Shehbaz Sharif in the Azadi march is unfortunate,' she said, adding that media should not air news regarding the party leadership without verification.

She said that during the meeting with Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz informed him about the consultation done by the party with the Pakistan People's Party and JUI-F regarding the anti-government protest.

'The final announcement regarding the PML-N's participation in the JUI-F-led march will be made by Shehbaz Sharif,' she said.

Earlier, a private news channel had reported that Shehbaz Sharif had refused to participate in the 'Azadi march' citing health concerns.

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