Begum Kulsoom's health 

Nawaz and Maryam have been in London since June 14 to tend to Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, who has been under treatment for cancer there since August last year and recently saw her health deteriorate further. 

However, hours before the father and daughter were to leave London, there was a slight good news for the Sharif family: "First time in 30 days, Ami opened eyes for a few seconds. Don’t know if she saw or registered us. Still not conscious and on the ventilator. Prayers solicited," tweeted Maryam.

'Goodbyes are hard'
Moreover, prior to their departure, Maryam said on Twitter, "Told my kids to be brave in the face of oppression. But kids will still be kids".

"Goodbyes are hard, even for the grownups," she added.

Nawaz was sentenced to a total of 11 years in prison and slapped a £8 million fine (Rs1.3 billion) in the Avenfield case last Friday whereas Maryam received an eight-year sentence with a £2 million fine (Rs335 million). Maryam has also been barred from contesting the July 25 election.

A total of three references were filed by NAB against the Sharif family last year in light of the Supreme Court's verdict in the Panama Papers case. 

With the Avenfield case having been decided, the Al Azizia and Flagship references against Nawaz remain to be concluded by the accountability court. 

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