Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and incumbent Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, joining a growing list of politicians who have contracted the disease.
Earlier Monday, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed Khaqan had been diagnosed with the virus, adding that he had quarantined himself at home.
Shahbaz Sharif extended well wishes for Abbasi’s health, saying that the PML-N’s vice president was a “valuable asset of the party”. Shahbaz Sharif also expressed concern over the growing number of coronavirus cases in the country. Later in the day, a statement issued by the Railways ministry confirmed that Sh Rashid had also been infected, adding that the minister was not experiencing any symptoms. The statement said Rashid had gone into self-isolation at home for two weeks, as per recommendations by doctors. Later, the minister took to Twitter to say he had tested positive for the virus.
