Will Umer Sharif be Able to Make to US?
Though many of his fans are hopeful for his speedy recovery, some of them believe that if the matter was addressed timely, the comedian wouldn't be in such a health condition
The delayed response from the government in the case of comedian Umer Sharif has held his departure to the United States (US) for treatment as his condition deteriorated on Sunday.
Earlier, the ailing comedian was due to leave for treatment on Monday morning but now the decision is on hold.
Sources said that Umer’s blood pressure dropped during dialysis and therefore the next 48 hours are critical for the comedian’s health.
Umer Sharif had been suffering from an undisclosed heart disease which later worsened and his family requested the Pakistani government to arrange medical facilities for getting his cardiac surgery done in the US.
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The government not only assisted in the US travel visa process for the legendary comedian and family but also arranged an air ambulance along with the captain and 5 crew members to monitor his condition.
Sharif’s first wife and two sons were to leave for the US on September 28 via a commercial flight, however, now they are waiting for Umer to get stable and doctors’ travel permit.
Dr Tariq Shahab, the husband of Pakistani actress Reema Khan, who is overseeing arrangements for Sharif’s treatment in the US said that the patient will be allowed to travel after his condition gets stable.
Though many of his fans are hopeful for his speedy recovery, some of them believe that if the matter was addressed timely, the comedian wouldn’t be in such a health condition.