Begum Kulsoom Health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former Pak premier Nawaz Sharif's wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, saying he would always cherish the memories of his interaction with her, according to a media report.

Begum Kulsoom, the wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, died today in London after a prolonged illness, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif said.

A picture of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam bidding farewell to Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, Mr Sharif's ailing wife, before their return to Pakistan for their imminent arrest, has struck an emotional chord with many in the country.

After being put on life support, Ms Kulsoom opened her eyes once, said doctors in London.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former Pak premier Nawaz Sharif's wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, saying he would always cherish the memories of his interaction with her, according to a media report.

Begum Kulsoom, the wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, died today in London after a prolonged illness, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif said.

A picture of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam bidding farewell to Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, Mr Sharif's ailing wife, before their return to Pakistan for their imminent arrest, has struck an emotional chord with many in the country.

After being put on life support, Ms Kulsoom opened her eyes once, said doctors in London.