QUETTA: A huge statue of world’s renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, who spent his entire life serving the humanity, was installed at the famous Hockey Chowk here on Thursday.

Faisal Edhi unveiled the statue at a ceremony, marking the fifth death anniversary of his father.

Ishaq Lehri, a well-known artist and sculptor from Balochistan, has made the 17-foot tall and four-foot wide statue.

A large number of people, including human rights activists and members of civil society, attended the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langove paid rich tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi and his social work. He said the mission of Mr Edhi would be carried forward and the service to the suffering humanity would be continued.

Faisal Edhi said he was overwhelmed by the love of the people of Balochistan for Edhi Sahib, who visited remote areas of the province to perform social service.

He thanked Ishaq Lehri and People’s Primary Healthcare Institute for making and installing the statue of his father.

Mr Lehri said it took three months to make the statue. Fibre had been used in making the statue of Edhi Sahib, he added.

Published in Dawn, July 9th, 2021