LONDON, Aug 22 (INP): Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has been diagnosed with throat cancer, doctors in the United Kingdom told Geo News on Tuesday. According to British doctors treating the former premier's wife, her cancer can be treated. Kulsoom's treatment will begin in a few days, sources told Geo News. Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, will run the election campaign in Begum Kulsoom's absence. Sources added that the PML-N will be running the campaign on a daily basis and Maryam would be available for campaigning activities as and when needed. The Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for NA-120 won't participate in the initial campaigns for the constituency, as per some sources. Kulsoom filed nomination papers for NA-120 after the seat fell vacant following her husband Nawaz Sharif's disqualification to hold office by the Supreme Court on July 28. Nomination papers of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz accepted for NA-120 by-election   INP/AK