Former president of Pakistan and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for Covid-19, said PPP Co-Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

“President Zardari has tested positive for Covid. He is fully vaccinated, boosted, isolating with mild symptoms and undergoing treatment. We are praying for his swift recovery,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, Bakhtawar tweeted that when her fatherlanded in Dubai, his PCR revealed positive but his symptoms are mild.

"He is resting and isolating (Day 4) and will return when recovered (post some grandson hugs time). Thank you for your prayers and remind everyone to remain precautious," she wrote.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wished him "quick recovery from Covid and complete health".