PM nominates Edhi for Nobel Peace Prize

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has nominated renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi for the Nobel Peace Prize, Geo News reported. During a meeting with Nafisa Sadiq who is the...

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PM nominates Edhi for Nobel Peace Prize
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has nominated renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi for the Nobel Peace Prize, Geo News reported.

During a meeting with Nafisa Sadiq who is the special envoy for the UN Secretary General, the prime minister nominated Edhi for his outstanding efforts for peace.

Edhi is a social worker and philanthropist and his foundation operates the largest ambulance service in the world.

He has received the Lenin Peace Price and the Balzan Prize for his efforts.