FM Qureshi dispels rumours about his health after 'hacking' of Wikipedia page.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, on Thursday dispelled rumours about his health after his Wikipedia profile was edited, saying "there was no truth to them" and that he was "doing well".

In a statement, the foreign minister said that "mischievous" elements had edited his profile on the site. "Many complications were created, and it caused distress to my loved ones and family members," he said, adding that he also started receiving phone calls.

"There is no truth to these reports, and I am doing well," he said.

A screenshot of the changes made to the foreign minister's Wikipedia page.

While Qureshi did not specify the changes that were made, the page's history showed that the edits were made on July 5 to reflect that the foreign minister had 'died' on July 4.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Office also issued a statement about the changes made to Qureshi's profile.

"We strongly condemn attempts by mischievous elements to hack [the] Wikipedia...

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