ANP leader Iftikhar Hussain contracts coronavirus

• Iftikhar Hussain fell sick after attending the funeral of his elder brother Mian Muhammad Sareer Khan, who had died of Covid-19.
• On May 18, ANP senior leader Ghulam Ahmed Bilour had tested positive for the coronavirus.

(Karachi) Awami National Party (ANP) central secretary general Mian Iftikhar Hussain has tested positive for coronavirus, media reported on Tuesday.

ANP’s central secretary information Zahid Khan said that Iftikhar Hussain fell sick after attending the funeral of his elder brother Mian Muhammad Sareer Khan, who had died of Covid-19.

“His condition is improving but he cannot meet anyone and is under treatment. He will remain in isolation until he completely recovers,” Khan said.

On May 18, ANP senior leader Ghulam Ahmed Bilour had tested positive for the coronavirus. Ghulam was unwell for the past two days and was tested after showing symptoms.