LAHORE: The Home Department of Punjab on Wednesday extended the parole of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and her husband capt (retd) Safdar for five days.

The extension has also been notified by the Home Department. “The period of parole has been extended until 12 am on Monday,” the home department said.

The incarcerated PML-N leaders were first released for 12 hours from Adiala prison but later the parole was extended to three days against the Sharif family’s request for a five-day release. Now, the request of the PML-N president has been accepted.