Pervaiz Elahi again taken to RIC

ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, the former chief minister of Punjab and senior leader Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Saturday has once again fallen ill and been relocated to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC).

Three days back Pervaiz Elahi was rushed to RIC from Adiala Jail after he complained of deteriorating health.

After going through a series of tests, which were declared clear by the hospital, te 76 year old former minister was sent back to Jail.

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Today again he complained of chest pains and was taken to RIC where he will undergo medical treatment.

Further updates on his medical status will be provided as information becomes available.

Elahi is among several PTI leaders and workers who have been arrested amid the state’s crackdown on the PTI leadership following the violent riots in the country after Imran’s first arrest on May 9.