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Federal minister Hammad Azhar contracts coronavirus

The minister says he is self-isolating at home; requests everyone for prayers

By Web Desk
February 01, 2021

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

In a tweet, the minister announced that he is self-isolating at home after his COVID-19 test came back positive. 

He urged everyone to pray for his recovery. 

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

After Hammad's tweet, his colleagues wished him a swift recovery in subsequent tweets.