Karachi: Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah dismissed reports about infirmity of former President and PPP co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, saying “he is very healthy and will be back to Bilawal House within a couple of days.”

A number of TV channels reported that Zardari had been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi due to deterioration of his health, while his medical tests were being conducted.

However, in response to a question about PPP leader’s health during a press conference, Shah said Zardari underwent a “medical procedure” which according to him was not a unique occurrence.

He dismissed reports of severity of Zardari’s health as “rumours”, insisting that “rumours are rumours after all”. Last year in July, Zardari had been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi due to “exertion and exhaustion” caused by his frequent travelling, party’s Information Secretary Shazia Atta Marri had said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 29 2022

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