Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid, while speaking about his experience after contracting the coronavirus, said that he would not wish it "even on his enemies".

At a press conference in Lahore, Rashid said: "This is a very serious and fearsome disease. There have been four attempts on my life and five of my colleagues were killed, I was never fearful. But I would not wish this virus even on my enemies. I pray for Shehbaz Sharif to recover as well."

Criticising the opposition for the "condition of the healthcare system", Rashid said that despite handling 14 ministries during his political career, he had been unable to get an injection that he needed for his treatment. "I could not get that injection even for Rs500,000. Thankfully, NDMA Chairperson Lt Gen Mohammad Afzal was able to get it for me."