US Ambassador pays respects to family of Abdul Sattar Edhi

KARACHI: US Ambassador David Hale visited family members of late Abdul Sattar Edhi on Monday to pay his respects. 

According to a handout, Ambassador Hale praised the late humanitarian for his philanthropy and “compassion for humanity.” 

He said Edhi “promoted human rights through his tireless work assisting the needy, regardless of ethnicity or religion, and his philanthropic work reached many communities across the globe, including in America.”  

“Edhi was an inspiration beyond Pakistan.,” said Ambassador Hale. 

“His legacy is his generosity, his humility, and his humanity.  His loss will be felt throughout the world and we join the people of Pakistan and the Edhi family in mourning the passing of this great man.” the handout added.