The Pakistan Post Office Department (PPOD) released a Rs20 commemorative postage stamp featuring philanthropist, Abdul Sattar Edhi.
The PPOD has released the stamp on Independence Day and a ceremony was held at the Edhi Home in Mithadar.
As per a communique issued by PPOD, a total of 0.2 million copies have been printed of the 50x41mm Edhi commemorative stamp. The design by Adil Salahuddin features a sketch of Edhi by Professor Saeed Akhtar.
Printed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Karachi, the stamp is now available for sale at all important post offices across the country.
On the occasion, Bilquis Edhi, the wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi appreciated the gesture and praised the PPOD’s efforts.