Kulsoom Nawaz’s treatment to continue in London, not US

LONDON: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz will not be going to America for treatment as doctors have advised that her treatment for throat cancer can continue in London, it has been learnt.

There was concern that Kulsoom Nawaz might be referred to doctors in America, hence, preparations were made to deal with the eventuality as the Sharif family waited for the final advice of cancer specialists treating her.

Nawaz Sharif and family also obtained American visas in case Kulsoom Nawaz was referred for further treatment in the United States.

The Sharif family applied for American visas last week and were issued visas this week by the American embassy in London.

The decision to apply for American visas was made after doctors treating Kulsoom Nawaz for lymphoma cancer told the family that there is a possibility that she could be recommended for advanced treatment in America as the doctors waited for tests results.

“American visas were issued just as a precaution in case Kulsoom Nawaz needed to go to the US for treatment,” a source told this scribe.

A news channel reported that Nawaz Sharif had held talks with American ambassador to the UK at the American embassy but both the American embassy and sources within Sharif family have dismissed the news as false. 

“The former prime minister never met the US ambassador in London. His priority in London is the health of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz and everything is being done to ensure that she gets the proper medical treatment that’s required for lymphoma. Nothing else,” stressed the source.