Bilquis Edhi, 74, passes away in Karachi

KARACHI – Bilquis Bano Edhi, the wife of late Pakistani humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, has passed away at the age of 74.

She breathed her last at a private hospital where she was under treatment for the past three days after her blood pressure suddenly dropped.

Bilquis Edhi, a professional nurse, was heading the Bilquis Edhi Foundation after the demise of her husband in 2016.

She is survived by four children – Faisal, Kubra, Zeenat and Almas – from her marriage with Abdul Sattar Edhi. 

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Mohtarma Bilquis Edhi and paid homage to her for her services to humanity.

In his condolence message, the premier said that Bilquis Edhi continued the mission of late Abdul Sattar Edhi to serve humanity.

The passing of Bilquis Edhi is a huge loss for the nation. An incredible woman in her own right, she stood by Edhi sb. like a rock & together they set up an example of human compassion & ran one of the largest philanthropic organisations of the world. May her soul rest in peace!

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 15, 2022

He prayed for her highest ranks in Jannah and patience to her family members.

"Sad to learn about the passing of Bilquis Edhi sahiba. She had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts and continued his work even after his death," said President Arif Alvi.

Sad to learn about the passing of Bilquis Edhi Sahiba. She had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts and continued his work even after his death. May Allah bless the departed soul.

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 15, 2022

Also, prominent figures and people at large expressed their grief over Edhi's demise.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Bilquis Edhi Sehba! Wife of great Edhi Sab and mother of Faisal Edhi - May ALLAH rest her soul in peace and give her family enough strength to cope with this huge loss. Ameen pic.twitter.com/yPtRiGwtiu

— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 15, 2022

We salute you Bilquis Edhi saheba. Your services to humanity will forever be remembered. May Allah grant you the highest rank in heaven and may your family get sabr. pic.twitter.com/gpAtC7WD0L

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) April 15, 2022

Mother to so many orphans, a sister to many grieving hearts; the kindest face of humanity. #BilquisEdhi had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts & continued his mission even after him May Allah bless her with highest ranks in Jannah pic.twitter.com/mGNbCAWpN6

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 15, 2022

Very sorry to hear of Bilquis Edhi’s passing, she served Pakistan’s poor and abandoned with great spirit her entire life

— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) April 15, 2022