Shahbaz’s aide tests corona positive

Published May 27, 2020
After Badar’s positive report, Shahbaz has also been asked to get tested for corona. — AFP/File
After Badar’s positive report, Shahbaz has also been asked to get tested for corona. — AFP/File

LAHORE: PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif’s office secretary Badar Shahbaz tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday.

According to the PML-N Punjab secretary Azma Bokhari, Badar had offered Eid prayers along with Shahbaz Sharif at his Model Town residence. Upon having symptoms, Badar’s test was conducted which turned out to be positive. He has been quarantined.

After Badar’s positive report, Shahbaz has also been asked to have his corona test.

Last week, PML-N deputy secretary general Attaullah Tarar had tested positive for the virus. He has been self-isolating at home.

Published in Dawn, May 27th, 2020

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