Pakistani humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi passes away at 88

Karachi: Legendary Pakistani humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi passed away on Friday at a hospital in Karachi.

Well-known social worker, who was called as ‘living saint’ by several in Pakistan, was 88.

Asking the people to pray for the departed soul, Edhi’s family announced his death.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took to Twitter to express his sorrow regarding Edhi’s death.

PM NS announces State funeral & Pakistan's highest civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz for the one &only Edhi Sb. You will be alive in our hearts!

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 8, 2016

Prime Minister's tribute to Edhi Sb. pic.twitter.com/znKF45RglR

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 8, 2016

Eidhi will be given a state funeral on Saturday.

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