Islamabad: Former Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has tested positive for coronavirus.
The news was confirmed by Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar, who has recently been given the additional charge of the Finance Minister.
The newly appointed minister turned to twitter and wrote, “Just found out that Dr Hafeez Sh has tested positive for Covid-19”.
“I pray for his swift recovery and good health. Ameen” he added.
Just found out that Dr Hafeez Sh has tested positive for Covid-19. I pray for his swift recovery and good health. Ameen.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 30, 2021
Earlier yesterday, Prime minister decided to remove Abdul Hafeez Shaikh as Federal Finance minister and appointed Hammad Azhar as a replacement.
Hammad Azhar is currently holding the portfolio of Federal Minister of Industries and Production since 6 April 2020.
Further, Prime Minister Imran Khan has also decided to reshuffle the federal cabinet. Portfolios of several ministers would be changed while new members to be also included in the cabinet.
The move is one of the several reshuffles that the PTI government has done since it came into power.
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