Islamabad, Sep 1 (TIWN) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that he would return to the country as soon as he recuperates and maintained that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, his treatment in London had been subjected to delay.

In the Al-Azizia reference, Sharif requested the court to adjourn the hearing of the case or carry out the proceedings in the presence of his representative.  The appeals will be heard by the IHC on Tuesday.  In his two separate applications, Sharif responded to the questions regarding his recuperation and return to the country.