Abdul Sattar Edhi has expressed concern over the twin suicide attacks in Lahore. Speaking at a press conference here at the Lahore Press Club, Edhi said, "after hearing the tragic incident, I have come here to meet the injured people."
About his welfare projects in Lahore, Edhi said the Edhi Free Dispensary, established in the Edhi Welfare Centre Allama Iqbal, was providing free services to people. Regarding his projects abroad, Edhi said he would donate 100 ambulances to South Africa during his visit to the country on March 15.
He said his welfare projects were running in 37 countries. "I also intend to establish a large welfare project including an Edhi village, a vast network of ambulances and a big mortuary," he added.
Edhi said he had offers from America and India to work with them but he refused to go there. "Wherever I live, I will continue working for my country." He said the government had kicked him out of the election but he had no interest in politics whatsoever.
"Our country is number one in terms of charity and if we overcome the problem of tax-evasion and pay Zakat regularly, we can attain the status of a donor country," he said.
He then thanked the Punjab government, his family, friends and the media for supporting his mission and cause. "My mission will continue even after my death," Edhi said.