ANP's Ghulam Ahmed Bilour tests positive for Covid-19

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ANP's Ghulam Ahmed Bilour gestures during a press talk. — Reuters/File
ANP's Ghulam Ahmed Bilour gestures during a press talk. — Reuters/File

Senior leader of the Awami National Party Ghulam Ahmed Bilour has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The news was confirmed by KP MPA Samar Bilour, who said that Ghulam was quite unwell for the past two days and was tested after showing symptoms. She added that the former minister was feeling better now and has been quarantined at his house. His family is considering shifting him to a private hospital.

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