Kulsoom's death: Jati Umra residence declared sub-jail on Sharifs' arrival

Dunya News

Strict security arrangements have been taken to avoid any untoward situation.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Residence of Sharif family in Jati Umra has been declared sub-jail after ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar reached Lahore, following Begum Kulsoom Nawaz’s death.

According to details, strict security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward situation.

Sources informed that Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Capt (retd) Safdar will remain within the boundaries of Jati Umra during their 12-hour release on parole.

Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, passed away at London’s Harley Street Clinic on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

The news was confirmed by PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif. Kulsoom Nawaz is survived by her husband and four children, Hassan, Hussain, Maryam and Asma.

“My sister-in-law and wife of Mian Nawaz Sharif, Begum Kulsoom Nawaz is no more. May her soul rest in peace,” Shehbaz Sharif said in a twitter announcement.

“Nawaz Sharif had always consulted Kulsoom Nawaz during his tough hours. She (Kulsoom Nawaz) challenged dictatorship courageously,” stated Shehbaz while adding at the same time late Kulsoom’s affiliation with democracy was proven and time-tested.

Shehbaz added nation will always remember services of Kulsoom Nawaz for democracy.

The body of Kulsoom Nawaz will be brought to Lahore where her funeral prayers will be held on Friday and she will be buried alongside her father-in-law, Mian Sharif, at Jati Umra.