From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Confirming the news through his Twitter handle, Bilawal said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has gone into self-isolation with mild symptoms. The PPP chairman said that he will continue working from home and will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link.
Earlier it emerged that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has isolated himself after his political secretary Jameel Soomro tested positive for coronavirus. He went for the COVID-19 diagnosis test which remained positive. On Wednesday, senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Nabeel Gabol had claimed that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tested negative for the COVID-19. It may be noted Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali and other PPP leaders recently had tested positive for coronavirus and are under self-isolation.
With preparations for Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari’s engagement slated for today in full swing, Bilawal will not attend the event due to Covid positive. Bakhtawar is set to be engaged to marry the son of a US-based businessman on November 27 (Friday). The staff of a catering committee set up for the event will also undergo Covid-19 tests. The guest attending the event will have to adhere to SOPs.
All people working at Bilawal House have tested for the novel coronavirus.
