Pakistani actor Usman Mukhtar tests positive for coronavirus

Pakistan TV and film actor Usman Mukhtar announced Wednesday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Mukhtar, whose recent TV show Sabaat gained a lot of popularity over the years, announced in his Instagram stories that he had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

“Guys I’ve been tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully I am also tested positive for having awesome people like you to pray for my health,” Mukhtar wrote in his post.

He asked fans to pray for his speedy recovery. “Please keep me in your prayers and safe space. This isn’t over yet.”

Mukhtar’s recent film Bench was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.