KARACHI: The 6th death anniversary of prominent philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on Friday.
Abdul Sattar Edhi was born on February 28, 1928, in Gujarat before partition of the sub-continent. He started welfare services in Pakistan in 1951.
He established World s largest volunteer ambulance network along with shelters for homeless people and animals and orphanages across the country.
Many international and national awards, including Asian Noble, the Lenin Peace Prize and Nishan-e-Imtiaz were bestowed upon him in recognition of his services for humanity.
Edhi’s foundation has provided relief in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Indonesia and the United States after Hurricane Katrina.
He breathed his last on this day in 2016 at the age of 88 in Karachi.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tribute to renowned social activist Abdul Sattar Edhi on his death anniversary, terming him the ‘pride of Pakistan’.
In a statement, the prime minister said Edhi was a great man who spent all his life in rendering sincere services for humanity. He said Edhi became the patron of orphans and the needy and sheltered them with love and care. He recalled the selfless contribution of Edhi and his late wife Bilquis for their long journey of service for humanity. The prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty to grant Edhi the elevated ranks in heavens.
