Work on the design of the Rs 50 commemorative coin in memory of late Abdul Sattar Edhi has been started. The decision to issue commemorative coin was taken by the federal government and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif accorded his approval in the cabinet meeting held on Friday, July 15. The federal government will decide the final design of the coin. The State Bank of Pakistan governor announced this decision on the instructions of the prime minister in a condolence gathering held at SBP Karachi for late Edhi.
The issuance of a commemorative coin, among other steps taken by the government and other organisations, will keep memories of the late philanthropic personality fresh in our minds, the State Bank governor said and added that it is just a token to acknowledge the late Edhi’s services for humanity. The SBP governor emphasised, “Those nations that honour their heroes create examples and legacy for their work to be continued in future generations.”
He thanked all the representatives of social sector, civil society, financial industry and philanthropists who attended the commemorative gathering to remember the outstanding services rendered by late Abdul Sattar Edhi for orphans, widows and destitute of the country.
Earlier, the SBP had arranged a ‘condolence’ gathering to pay tributes to Edhi who served the needy, the orphans and the downtrodden and whose services have been recognised locally as well as internationally. Speakers remembered Edhi for filling the void of lack of social welfare services in the country and laying foundation of a sound organisation to serve the humanity.