Shehbaz and Hamza granted release on Parole
Lahore, 24th November: Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz have been granted leave on parole for the funeral of their mother Begum Shamim Akhtar.
Baaghi TV: The Punjab Cabinet has approved the release of Mian Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz on parole for five days.
This decision was taken in an important meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. The meeting considered the request of Mian Shehbaz Sharif and his son and approved their release on humanitarian grounds.
Release of Hamza and Shehbaz Sharif still under consideration
Earlier, Deputy Secretary-General PML-N Ataullah Tarar had submitted a request for the release of Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz on parole. It was requested that both be released on parole to attend the funeral of Begum Shamim Akhtar.
It may be recalled that PML-N leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif’s mother Shamim Akhtar passed away in London three days ago.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s mother Begum Shamim Akhtar’s funeral prayers will be offered at Sharif Medical City while burial will be held at a designated place near Mian Sharif’s grave.