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KARACHI, (APP): Advisor to Chief Minister for Information and
Archives, Maula Bux Chandio on Saturday paid glowing tribute to late Abdul Sattar Edhi for his noble services to humanity and termed his death a national tragedy.
In a statement, he expressed deep grief over the demise of Edhi and
termed it a great loss to people of Pakistan.
He also extended sympathy to the bereaved family. Chandio said that men
like Abdul Sattar Edhi born in centuries.
“Edhi was a beacon of light for Pakistani nation. He was a prominent
Pakistani philanthropist, social activist, and humanitarian who will be remembered forever for his noble services. Edhi had dedicated his life to serving humanity, particularly poor. His organization saved lives of many people,” Chandio said.
Advisor eulogized services of Edhi and hailed his recognition as saying:
“Together with his wife, Bilquis Edhi, he received the 1986 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service. He was also the recipient of the Lenin Peace Prize and the Balzan Prize. In 2006, Institute of Business Administration Pakistan conferred an honoris causa degree of Doctor of Social Service Management for his services.”
Chandio further said: “In September 2010, Edhi was also awarded an
honorary doctorate by the University of Bedfordshire. In 1989, Edhi received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz from the Government of Pakistan. On January 1, 2014, Edhi was voted the 2013 Person of the Year by the readers of The Express Tribune. He was also recommended for a Nobel Peace prize with more than 30,000 signing a petition.
He said that Pakistan People’s Party always encouraged Edhi to work for
the cause of the humanity. The advisor asked people to follow the footprints of Edhi and serve humanity like him. People of Pakistan will remember Edhi forever as he was an asset for Pakistan’s people. We have lost a great hero. His death is a national tragedy.”
Chandio hoped that Abdul Sattar Edhi’s foundation will continue to serve
humanity and PPP and people of Pakistan will support it for helping humanity. Everyone should learn from Edhi’s volunteer services. “Though Edhi is no more with us but his legacy will live and serve humanity,” the advisor concluded.