Punjab health minister confirms Nawaz suffered minor heart attack.

LAHORE -- Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmeen Rashid has revealed that former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who has been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder earlier this week, had suffered a 'minor heart attack' two days ago. However, she added that the attack didn't cause any damage to the heart of the 69-year-old ailing politician.

Speaking to the media, the provincial minister also said that the blood pressure of the former premier, who is serving a seven-year jail term on corruption charges, is also elevated, while his blood sugar is within normal range.

'Nawaz Sharif also suffered angina pain this morning which caused problems in breathing,' Yasmeen Rashid said. 'However, his bone marrow is functioning properly, while the platelet counts in his blood are also...