Deeply saddened to know about tragic death of frontline 'warrior' Dr Javed: Dr Faisal Sultan

Prime Minister's focal person on Covid-19 Dr Faisal Sultan said on Twitter that he was "deeply saddened to know about the tragic death of Dr Mohammad Javed.

Dr Javed had tested positive for the coronavirus a week ago and was on a ventilator before passing away on Saturday.

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