Begum Shamim Akhtar's body to take a few days to reach Pakistan: Family sources
Begum Shamim Akhtar's body to take a few days to reach Pakistan: Family sources
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The body of late Begum Shamim Akhtar, mother of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, will reach Lahore from London in two to three days, family sources said on Tuesday.
The Punjab government has approved the release of Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz on parole for five days, although the exact dates of release are yet to be announced.
According to sources, the body of Begum Shamim Akhtar will take a few days to arrive in Pakistan. Party leadership is attempting to deliver the body to Lahore by Thursday or Friday.
Documents for the transport have been completed and submitted to Qatar Airways. Earlier, it was reported that British Airways would fly Begum Shamim Akhtar’s body to Lahore on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Punjab cabinet gave approval to release Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz on parole. Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shahbaz will receive the body at the airport while other league leaders will also be present.
