Modi expressed good wishes for Nawaz's health, sent bouquet: FO

ISLAMABAD: According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi sent Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif a bouquet and prayed for his success.

According to a statement issued by Mr Nafees Zakaria, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Affairs, Pakistan,  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his good wishes for PM Nawaz and also prayed for his swift recovery.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif underwent a successful open heart surgery on Tuesday. Before the PM went ahead with the operation, he had called the Indian Premier and thanked him for his well wishes and prayers.

Various other world leaders including Russian President Vladmir Putin and Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani had also prayed for Nawaz Sharif's speedy recovery. PM Nawaz underwent a successful surgery without any sort of complications and is expected to leave the hospital after recuperating for a couple of more days. 

UN Chief wishes PM a speedy recovery

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki moon has wished good health and a speedy recovery to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif following his recent heart surgery in London.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office the Secretary General said the reports that the procedure was successful were very encouraging.

He also expressed appreciation for Prime Minister s support and said I attach great importance to the partnership between Pakistan the United Nations and look forward to continuing our work together.