Pakistan mourns first death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi

Pakistanis mourn the death anniversary of renowned humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi today.

He later expanded his charity network across the country with the help of his wife Bilquis Edhi.

Over his lifetime, the Edhi Foundation expanded by private donations including establishing a network of 1,800 minivan ambulances which is still an unbeaten world record.

By the time of his death, Edhi was registered as a parent or guardian of nearly 20,000 children.

Edhi has nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, including by Malala Yousafzai. Edhi received several awards including Gandhi Peace Award and the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize.

Various organisations and philanthropists have paid rich tributes to late Abdul Sattar Edhi on his first death anniversary and said his contributions were unprecedented not only in Pakistan but across the world. They said he went with the begging bowl in streets of different cities for helping the needy and during natural calamities.

In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Edhi’s like personalities are an asset not only for the country but the whole humanity.

Paying glowing tributes to him, Nawaz Sharif said Abdul Sattar Edhi devoted his entire life in the service of humanity, while rising above the caste, creed and colour discrimination. This is the reason that Edhi is greatly adored and respected at the international level, he said, adding he hoped that his son would continue the noble mission of his father.

PM Nawaz said the best way to pay tributes to Edhi is through following his footsteps and serving the humanity.