Was in London for treatment of backbone cancer: Shahbaz Sharif
CM Punjab had been out of country on Eid during recent rains that filled Lahore's streets with water
LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif was under heavy criticism during the last few days for having spent his Eid in London and remaining missing from the scene when the Lahore’s administration seemed paralyzed due to heavy rains that filled the streets and roads of Lahore with water.
In response to the criticism, Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday said in a Facebook post on his official page that he has been suffering from backbone cancer for last several years and is thus required to visit London twice every year for treatment. CM said that he never wanted to inform the people about his problem but now feels that the people deserved to know the reality.
Shahbaz Sharif said that he was diagnosed with the backbone cancer during Musharraf era when he was living in forced exile and thus had to get his treatment started in London. He said that he was unable to change the doctor now since it is not recommended to change the doctor during the treatment. “One should stick with same oncologist who has been with you since start and understands your complete case”, he said.
CM Punjab was being criticized by the media and the opposition for not being among his people on the occasion of Eid. He was also criticized for the drainage issues that Lahore, Rawalpindi and other major cities had to suffer from during the rains. Metro Bus stations were filled with water and citizens had to face traffic and drainage issues.
