The federal education minister was due to chair a meeting to debate closure of schools which was postponed
Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday announced he has tested positive for coronavirus.
"My symptoms are mild so far and I feel fine. Hopefully with some rest will recover soon," he tweeted.
The education minister warned everyone to continue to take all precautions, especially wearing a mask at all times.
The federal education minister was due to chair a meeting of provincial education ministers earlier in the day to debate closure of schools amid rising COVID-19 cases, which was postponed.
This is not the first time he has tested positive for coronavirus. He last caught the virus in May 2021.