Tag: #AbdulSattarEdhi
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Printing of a book was halted because Malala Yousafzai’s photograph was taken away
LAHORE:The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board confiscated copies of a social studies book for grade 7 on Monday, ostensibly for printing a picture of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai in a section featuring important personalities. On Tuesday, the department clarified that the publisher had not been issued a no-objection certificate, which is required for publication. The…
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Death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi being observed on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Death anniversary of prominent Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on Wednesday. According to media reports Abdul Sattar Edhi started welfare services in 1951. He later established world’s largest volunteer ambulance network along with homeless shelters, animal shelters and orphanages across the country. Many international and national awards, including Nishan-e-Imtiaz…
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Pakistani Author, Maria Riaz, Pays Homage to Abdul Sattar Edhi
Maria Riaz, a Pakistani illustrator and author, has recently launched a book to commemorate the achievements and contributions made by Pakistan’s greatest philanthropist, Mr. Abdul Sattar Edhi (late). Since Partition in 1947, Pakistan has rarely commemorated its “heroes” without reason. We either do it if its a national holiday, birth or death anniversary or some…