I’m most proud of the ambulance service. This is emergency work. Many times Edhi ambulances are the first to arrive and save people’s lives. I’m very proud of this.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
Abdul Sattar Edhi
I want to create
I want to create awareness amongst the common people of Pakistan and I generally appeal to the Pakistani people living here and abroad for help and they provide me with the necessary resources.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
The common people don’t
The common people don’t believe this kind of religion [of islamic fundamentalists] because first and foremost they want to solve their basic problems, including human rights and economic.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
The attitude of the
The attitude of the Pakistani people is very good. Whenever I release any statement or deliver any kind of speech, they respond favourably.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
Our motto is ‘from
Our motto is ‘from cradle to grave.’ Unwanted babies are delivered to us through our cradle programme, where we work to find new homes for them for parents desiring children. In addition to our healthcare programmes, we also have a programme for burying the dead, meeting all the necessary expenses for those who are unable to do so.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
It is because of
It is because of my principle that people continue to give.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
People, the common people,
People, the common people, can genuinely see what I’m doing. Moreover, people know that I have adopted four principles in living my life: simple living, punctuality, hard work and prudence. These are the four principles I adopted at the very beginning and continue to use until now. People see this and give me donations.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
The basic problem affecting
The basic problem affecting the Pakistan today is human rights. Islamic fundamentalists have no roots among the common people and while they are pushing hard for religious fundamentalists to take hold, the common people still seek change through humanitarian and common human rights law.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
I do this work
I do this work for the common people and part of that work is creating a general awareness of such problems as they exist because my work is beyond class, religion and creed.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
I believe in nature
I believe in nature and humanity and am here to serve the common people of Pakistan. There is a great deal of suffering in this country and I’m here to help.
Abdul Sattar Edhi