PM Nawaz diagnosed with a small kidney stone, says Maryam Nawaz

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz, on Saturday said the prime minister has been diagnosed with a "small kidney stone".

The premier's daughter disclosed the information in a tweet and added that the kidney stone does not need any "intervention".

Earlier, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is well and all his test results were clear after rumours circulated earlier today regarding the premier's health.

"The prime minister has been working tirelessly as he wants to see completion of all projects by 2018, hence, he was under some stress," said Aurangzeb.

She added the premier had his checkup conducted at a private hospital in Lahore earlier today, and the test results were clear.

"The prime minister had a stomach ache since yesterday, but we are thankful to God that all his tests results are clear."

The minister added that Nawaz has returned to his family home in Raiwind.

Earlier in May 2016, Nawaz underwent an open-heart surgery in London. The surgery lasted more than four hours, during which his arteries were successfully grafted.

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haqparast

Apr 01, 2017 06:13pm

wish him a speedy recovery ....Love you PM.

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Munarmed ali uk

Apr 01, 2017 06:20pm

Not a fan of the man, but wish him a speedy recovery.

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Wishing good health

Apr 01, 2017 06:32pm

Wish him a speedy recovery.

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Fog

Apr 01, 2017 06:35pm

Why does Nawaz always hide behind the Veil of Secrecy it could only mean one thing. He is not telling the truth.Where as I do not have any faith in him, I wish him no harm but speedy recovery from his latest untimely ailment.

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Tariq

Apr 01, 2017 06:35pm

Stressed... sound troubles.

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Afnan

Apr 01, 2017 06:39pm

Get well soon Main sahib

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Waseem

Apr 01, 2017 06:42pm

First time in human history a perons got stomach ache due to over work. Earlier people would have stomach ache due to over eating and not doing any work. Congrates, its a historic moment.

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nafis

Apr 01, 2017 06:43pm

@Afnan Yes as you will have to see panama decision tomorrow

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Azmeen

Apr 01, 2017 06:54pm

Wish PM a speedy & complete recovery, Ameen.

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N.Narasimhan

Apr 01, 2017 07:07pm

It is remarkable after his very major heart surgery last year, that he has been keeping to his arduous schedule. It is good that he has been medically cleared after check up. India's former Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh, also went through an even more complicated heart surgery while he was the Prime Minister, and the call of duty on him was so demanding that he also did resume his hectic schedule within days. He was operated and treated in India, at AIIMS, Delhi. The sarcasm and negative comments about Nawaz Sharif's medical condition by some readers is unfortunate. I wish him best of health and active life, not withstanding the present nadir hit in the relationship between India and Pakistan.

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Sab

Apr 01, 2017 07:12pm

First step to spending time outside pakistan, that is tirelessly

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Mahmood

Apr 01, 2017 07:38pm

Oh good! At least no PIA 777 jet is being set aside for him to fly to London, just to get the medication.

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rASHID hussain

Apr 01, 2017 07:40pm

@Waseem Well said Waseem. I have never heard stomach pain because of stress. What I, know is universal is eating and more eating is the root cause.

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Riaz Ullah Baig

Apr 01, 2017 07:42pm

"Prime Minister Nawaz Shareef is well", says Marium Aurangzeb. I add, he would be going to London soon for a thorough check up. You will see the reason soon.

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Abcd

Apr 01, 2017 07:48pm

Love & prayers for Mr PM....ray of hope for Pak

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M.Saeed

Apr 01, 2017 07:57pm

@Waseem: Very ignorant person. It is the first and foremost lesson in health maintenance that, almost 90 person of all human ailments start from the stomach.

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rASHEED

Apr 01, 2017 08:26pm

Its an age of conspiracy theories, lets make some more and deny the official version without any proof

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other side

Apr 01, 2017 08:52pm

Nawaz is well, nation isn't.

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shaharyar shaikh

Apr 01, 2017 09:21pm

Any plans for abroad doctors check up?

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Abdulla Hussain

Apr 01, 2017 09:23pm

Mr. PM go home & rest, you have enough resources to last 500 years.

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Thought

Apr 01, 2017 09:33pm

Welcome in London

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Khan

Apr 01, 2017 09:35pm

Small Topi-Drama, No need of any worry

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Pakistani

Apr 01, 2017 09:36pm

Off to London for treatment.

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Dr.Sadaf

Apr 01, 2017 09:41pm

All this hue and cry for just a small stone, drink lot of water and if not positioned precariously it will wash away.

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MHS

Apr 01, 2017 09:47pm

Tell him to drink lots of fluids..Since it's small and needs no intervention it will easily get through.

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I. Khan (CAN)

Apr 01, 2017 09:58pm

Nawaz Sharif not feeling well ???? may be an excuse to leave the country for an indefinite period.

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Junaid Ali

Apr 01, 2017 10:05pm

Im against his party and his corruption but not his health so wish him a speedy recovery

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SohailAnwar

Apr 01, 2017 10:12pm

A trip to a London Hospital should be on card?

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Charia r

Apr 01, 2017 10:17pm

Hoping for you Sir in France.

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Tatt

Apr 01, 2017 10:20pm

Please leave Pakistan for good.

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S. Daniel

Apr 01, 2017 10:26pm

Good wishes! I'm wondering this time he didn't go to UK.

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Zak

Apr 01, 2017 10:37pm

Please come to UK.Thats what you want after a long vacation in Pakistan.

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PakiForum

Apr 01, 2017 10:49pm

So when is PM leaving for London once more for a speedy recovery.

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JIGAr

Apr 01, 2017 11:59pm

@other side Nawaz well being is more important than the country. Must be time for Nawaz to visit UK.

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Fahim Khalil

Apr 02, 2017 12:21am

Get well soon PM sab. A sincere advice that if our PM sb keep the Marit policy in every aspect then I can assure you that you will not feel any pressure and Hard working time like Maryum bibi potrayted.

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Sami khan

Apr 02, 2017 12:36am

Time for NS to travel to London to get his treatment done at nation's expenses. Wish him good recovery.

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Apr 02, 2017 01:31am

@Waseem that's how you get public sympathies.

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Apr 02, 2017 01:34am

@Waseem panama pain. due to anxiety.

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salman

Apr 02, 2017 01:40am

What's shocking is that nawaz didn't fly off to London to see a doctor!

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GauRi

Apr 02, 2017 02:06am

Very good news

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my Comments

Apr 02, 2017 02:47am

I thought rule is to be maximum two terms, why he became third time PM???

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Sher khan

Apr 02, 2017 05:01am

Planning to travel UK.

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amir khan

Apr 02, 2017 05:18am

I suggest he needs to travel overseas for treatment. Book a PIA jumbo.

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Shaikh

Apr 02, 2017 07:51am

Flight to London booked !!

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qaiser ahmed

Apr 02, 2017 08:11am

Soon he will be going to England, for treatment.

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Baatleewalah

Apr 02, 2017 08:13am

Hope PM gets well soon.

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Sab se pehle pakistan

Apr 02, 2017 08:26am

It was bound to happen. Panama Leaks verdict expected anytime.

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ayza

Apr 02, 2017 09:07am

Duas PM Nawaz has a healthy and full recovery. We need him to lead the charge for CPEC so get well soon Mian Nawaz!

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NKAli

Apr 02, 2017 11:55am

Though not a supporter of the PM, we wish him speedy recovery, good health and a long life. Ameen. Salams

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Mirza

Apr 02, 2017 11:56am

Indigestion due to too much wealth accumulation.

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The end is near

Apr 02, 2017 12:45pm

Take good rest and leave this stressful politics. Your three time prime ministership could not bring any better change in this country.

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Apr 02, 2017 01:36pm

Oh. Now he will have to go to London to remove this so called SMALL stone.. Pity

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Apr 02, 2017 01:38pm

@N.Narasimhan PM Manmohan Singh DID not do any work. He preferred silence as a solution to all the problems. What tight schedule are you talking about.

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Joe

Apr 02, 2017 01:50pm

He doesn't have to fly to London or it. Remember yesterday news in Dawn about skids liver transplant done successful I'm India. Removing kidney stone is a small thing for Indian doctors

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Amir

Apr 02, 2017 02:12pm

steps to run out of pakistan as the medical treatment for this special kidney stone is not available in Pakistan

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tamza

Apr 02, 2017 02:32pm

@Joe the process is very similar to shale oil drilling - drills have to work at different angles to knock out the stones. Or he must drink lots of apple cider vinegar and that will dissolve the stone. Just drink LOTS of fluids.

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Ranjit haripur

Apr 02, 2017 02:33pm

Wishing Sharif Sahib well plus Drink lots of water.

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RAZAA

Apr 02, 2017 02:53pm

He is an asset to Nation should be immitate taken to Poland for treatment.

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