The chairman of PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Bhutto said that his symptoms are mild and he has isolated himself at his residence. However, he asked party workers to participate in the upcoming gathering in Multan.

PPP leader took to Twitter to share the news. In his tweet, he said:

"I have tested positive for COVID-19 & am self-isolating with mild symptoms. I‘ll continue working from home and will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link. Wear a mask everyone, see you on the other side IA."

The PPP foundation day Jalsa will take place in Multan on 30th November. The gathering will take place to commemorate the 53rd foundation day of the political party, shared Bilawal on Monday through Twitter.

"PPP is going to mark our 53rd foundation day by hosting South Punjab Jalsa for Pakistan Democratic Movement on 30th Nov at Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh Stadium Multan. I would like to welcome everyone to join us. Please follow covid SOP’s. Wear a mask."

The government has warned on several occasions against large-scale gatherings due to the prevailing situation of COVID-19. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) is deliberately endangering lives.

"The PDM by continuing with jalsas is deliberately endangering lives & livelihoods bec if cases continue to rise at the rate we are seeing, we will be compelled to go into complete lockdown & PDM will be responsible for consequences," he warned.