Abdul Sattar Edhi, 85, is the head of what is believed to be one of the world’s largest social welfare networks in the private sector. PHOTO: AYESHA MIR & ATHAR KHAN/EXPRESS
As the noted philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi underwent routine medical check-up at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, members of the civil society expressed their concerns about his health.
Social networking websites were abuzz with tweets and posts on Twitter and Facebook, praying for the health of the beloved personality. “There is nothing to worry about,” said Iqbal Kazmi, the spokesperson for the Edhi Foundation. “He underwent a routine medical check-up at the SIUT where he had earlier visited previously for the same purpose.”
Abdul Sattar Edhi, 85, is the head of what is believed to be one of the world’s largest social welfare networks in the private sector.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 22nd, 2013.
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You will miss this human Pakistan. Mark my words that you have an angel amongst you and it is because of people like him Pakistan is breathing.
Give him respect that he deserves and recognition that you as nation owe him.
Ya Allah grant him best of health for many years to come. Take all the politicians and generals from us but keep Edhi Sahib with us years to come. Aameen!
people like Absus Sattar Edhi are the real heroes and a nation needs such people. I hope we learn something from such great men who live among us and inspires millions to carry on his work. May Allah bestow him with good health and many more years to his cherished life. Ameen
I pray to god his health improves.
People like Abdul Satar Edhi and Ansar Burney are the only hope for the common man in Pakistan. They are national treasures who have dedicated their lives to help the poor and needy, whilst our politicians have plundered and looted the nation.
Get well soon! We need people like you!