Coronavirus returns to haunt politicians

Covid-19 has started to raise its ugly head again in Pakistan politicians have no exception as Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mussadik Malik have tested positive for coronavirus, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

In a tweet, Ali Zaidi said: “So they just told me I have tested Covid positive. Means I have to quarantine and isolate myself! Maybe down, but not out.”

The politician from Karachi said he will keep using social media and expose those who have robbed this nation and continue to damage the nation even this day. 

So they just told me I have tested #COVID +
Means I have to quarantine & isolate myself!
Maybe down, but not out.
Will keep using Social Media & expose those who have robbed this nation & continue to damage us even today
May Allah give strength to all those who stand for justice!

— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) October 31, 2020

Sindh Governor Imran Ismael conveyed good wishes to the Minister Maritime Affairs.

On the other side of the political divide, PML-N leader Mussadik Malik also shared the information in a tweet and said: “I have just about received my Covid-19 result. Unfortunately, I am coronavirus positive, and am going into isolation. Please keep remembering me in your prayers.”

He said: “Most regretfully, I would miss one of the most important family events, my loss!”

I have just about received my COVID 19 result. Unfortunately, I am coronavirus positive, and am going into isolation. Please keep me in your prayers.

Most regretfully, I would miss one of the most important family events - my loss!

— Dr. Musadik Malik (@DrMusadikMalik) October 31, 2020

Senate Vice-Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla replying to the same tweet said: “Dear Senator Mussadiq I would like you to know we are all concerned about your health and recovery kindly let me know if I can be of any help to you in any way our staff in Lahore will be available to you please keep me informed.”