Nawaz Sharif’s Lahore flight hits delay as party leader falls sick

The chartered plane of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif could not take off from Islamabad Airport on time as one of the party leaders aboard the flight fell sick, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Reportedly, the plane which was about to depart for Lahore at 3:30 pm on Saturday was still at Islamabad Airport as PML-N Japan President Malik Noor Awan who was accompanying Nawaz Sharif fell sick.

However, the plane crew offloaded the sick PML-N leader.

Another PML-N leader Nasir Janjua also came out of the plane.

Ishaq Dar and Azam Nazeer Tatar took their places in the plane.

Nawaz Sharif's plane will land at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport about half an hour after it will take off from Islamabad Airport. The plane will be brought to Old Terminal or Hajj Terminal, where the former premier will be received by senior party leadership.

It is to be noted that the general workers and leaders of the party have been asked by the PML-N not to throng the airport.

Party sources have informed that Nawaz Sharif is likely to go to Jati Umra by helicopter on his return home, where he will visit the graves of his parents, wife and brother. After staying at Jati Umra for 2 to 3 hours, Nawaz Sharif will reach Minar-i-Pakistan by helicopter to address a public rally.

Reporter Awais Kiyani