ANP leader Bilour recovers from COVID-19

PESHAWAR: Awami National Party stalwart and former member of the National Assembly Ghulam Ahmad Bilour has recovered from the coronavirus.

The 80-year-old veteran politician tested positive for the virus on May 18 after which he went into self-isolation at his home in Peshawar. In a twitter post, he announced the development saying: “After being in complete isolation, I’ve tested NEGATIVE for Covid-19.”

“I would urge all those infected with this virus to isolate yourselves and follow all precautions. I also thank all those who prayed for my better health,” he added.

After being in complete isolation, i’ve been tested NEGATIVE for Covid-19 alhamdulilah.
I would urge all those infected with this virus to isolate yourselves and follow all precautions.
I also thank all those who prayed for my better health.

— Ghulam Ahmed Bilour (@GhulamABilour) May 29, 2020

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif — who is currently in London seeking medical treatment — called Bilour and congratulated him on his recovery. The ANP leader said that Sharif had asked him to pray for his health.

Furthermore, Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that “a frail Haji Ghulam Bilour defeated the powerful coronavirus” sending a powerful message. He prayed for the recovery of every person infected with the virus.

Many politicians including Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Sindh education minister Saeed Ghani, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, and Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari had tested positive for coronavirus and recovered.