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DHA Karachi renames Beach Avenue after Abdul Sattar Edhi

Decision was taken during a meeting of the authority chaired by its president Corps Commander Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar

APP July 05, 2016

Prominent philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

KARACHI: Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has decided to rename Beach Avenue on Seaview as Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue in recognition of the welfare services by the legendary philanthropist.

The decision was taken during a meeting of the authority chaired by its president Corps Commander Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.

Statement released by the DHA said renaming decision is reflective of the deep-seated reverence for the veteran welfare social activist.

Army chief sends bouquet, well wishes to ailing Edhi

It was also pointed out that the Beach Avenue is among the most popular roads of the metropolis, frequented by a large number of citizens.

DHA Administrator Brig Zubair Ahmed paid respect to Edhi “whose voluntary and dedicated social work for the humanity is epitome of his spiritual and moral greatness”.

The administrator also prayed for the health, long life and well-being of the top philanthropist, according to the statement released.

COMMENTS (6)

Syed Maqbool Ali | 8 years ago | Reply

 ***Biggest Loss of Pakistan history. Inhaallehe wa Inhaallehe rajaun

``. Allah Abdul Sattar Edhi ko apene jawahar Rehmat main Jagha atta fermaye. AMEEN.*

syed & syed | 8 years ago | Reply A good step by DHA. Perhaps the provincial government did not appreciate Mr Edhi

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NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply @ashar: Frankly, you should have made those remarks. In fact, you should be overjoyed because it's not named after a corrupt or Panama politician. Eid Mubarak! Salams Eid Mubarak! Bravo! Viva! Shabash! Excellent decision by the DHA to rename Beach Avenue after Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue. Salams

brar | 8 years ago | Reply One man Army the Great Edhi, had he beenin any other country there would have been Edhi Nagar, Edhi Colony, but in our countries only the corrupt get recognition , he is entitled for Noble Prize, he is Bhagat Pooran Singh of Pakistan who founded Pinglewada in Lahore when he met an orphan handicapped child and did not even married though he belonged to a good family and the Pinglwada was shifted to Amritsar.

Asad Shairani | 8 years ago | Reply This nation can never repay that man. His humanity is beyond comprehension.

ashar | 8 years ago | Reply Poor Edhi.

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