Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for China on Monday night on a five-day visit to the country, party sources said.

They added that the visit is a private one and will also involve a medical check-up.

Nawaz will also be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

However, the sources also added that Nawaz will also hold meetings in connection with development projects in Punjab. He will also meet the leadership of multiple Chinese companies.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Office spokesperson rebuffed reports of FM Dar visiting China. In a statement, the spokesperson said that such reports were based on lies and rumours.

She added that Dar’s China trip is not planned this week.