The party said Shehbaz had instructed workers not to come to the airport to receive him given the dire coronavirus situation. Before leaving London, Shehbaz, who is also the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, said in a video message that he wanted to return to Pakistan earlier, but was held back because of his brother Nawaz Sharif’s ailment. Shehbaz had left for London on November 19 along with Nawaz Sharif. He was expected to return soon but prolonged his stay because of Nawaz Sharif’s health situation. The former prime minister had gone to the UK for treatment after his platelets count dropped while in jail in Pakistan.

Source: The Express Tribune March 21, 2020 13:59 UTC