Federal Minister Hammad Azhar tests positive for coronavirus

"I have tested positive for coronavirus and am self-isolating at home," says Hammad Azhar

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Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar speaks at the National Assembly. Photo: APP

  • Hammad Azhar tests positive for coronavirus
  • Minister reveals he is self-isolating at home
  • Raza Haroon, Zartaj Gul Wazir pray for Azhar's swift recovery

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar, announced on Monday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

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Taking to Twitter, Azhar revealed that he has been self-isolating at home after testing positive for the infection. 

"I have tested positive for Covid-19 and self isolating at home. Requesting everyone for prayers. JazakAllah Khair," he tweeted. 

Politician Raza Haroon and federal minister Zartaj Gul Wazir prayed for Azhar's swift recovery. 

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"Get well soon. Prayers for you," tweeted Zartaj Gul Wazir.