Sindh govt sanctions Rs40m for medical treatment of Umer Sharif.

KARACHI -- Sindh government has sanctioned Rs40 million grant for medical treatment of legendary artist Umar Sharif and the ailing legend would soon be taken to the United States through an air ambulance for his treatment.

This was stated by Sindh Minister for Culture and Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Arts Council's president Mohammad Ahmed Shah, Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab and Umer's son Jawwad Umer in a press conference here. They said that all documentation for the visa process have been completed, while Sindh CM himself spoke to the US Consulate General and an air ambulance has been arranged. Soon Umer Sharif would fly to the US for his treatment, they said.

Addressing the press conference, Sardar Shah said: 'We made all possible efforts to support our artists, but we did not want to hurt someone's dignity by doing it publicly.' 'Umer Sharif is a living legend and an asset of this country, and there is no substitute for him. We are all concerned for his health and praying for his health' Sardar Shah added.

Syed Sardar Shah said: 'We are...