Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif seeks govt help for treatment

Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif seeks govt help for treatment

In a video recorded for a local news outlet on Thursday night, veteran Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif, who has been suffering from an undisclosed illness, requested the government to help him get treated abroad. In a pre-recorded message, the veteran comedian shared that he does not have treatment options for his ailment in Pakistan, and he believes Prime Minister Imran Khan will facilitate his request. Sharif, who looked visibly sick, said, "I have been told by my doctors that, for better treatment, I will have to go abroad. I believe I helped Imran Khan, as much as I could, with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital." "Doctors are telling me I can get the best treatment in America. I, Umer Sharif, am now addressing the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan sahab. Whenever you have called me for anything, I have always been there for you, which is why I believe that you will also be there for me." According to Prime Minister of Pakistan's spokesperson Shahbaz Gill, Prime Minister Imran Khan has since taken notice of Sharif's request. According to television host Waseem Badami, who shared the video, Sharif needs assistance when it comes to technical issues that have affected travel