Pakistan mourned the death of Abdul Sattar Edhi on Saturday, as the famous philanthropist passed away in the late hours of Friday.

While the nation bids adieu to country's greatest philanthropist, we have a look at the highlights of the day.

For his unparalleled services for the well-being of the lesser privileged, Abdul Sattar Edhi was bestowed with a state funeral. — AP
For his unparalleled services for the well-being of the lesser privileged, Abdul Sattar Edhi was bestowed with a state funeral. — AP

Pakistan Army's soldiers rehearse for the official ceremony for the funeral of renowned social worker. — AFP
Pakistan Army's soldiers rehearse for the official ceremony for the funeral of renowned social worker. — AFP

Country's political and military leadership attended the funeral. — AFP
Country's political and military leadership attended the funeral. — AFP

People await the arrival of Abdul Sattar Edhi's body — AFP.
People await the arrival of Abdul Sattar Edhi's body — AFP.

Abdul Sattar Edhi's, who died at the age of 92, namaz-e-janaza was performed at National Stadium Karachi. — PID
Abdul Sattar Edhi's, who died at the age of 92, namaz-e-janaza was performed at National Stadium Karachi. — PID

President Manoon Hussain, Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Sindh Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah offer silent prayer for Abdul Sattar Edhi along with Faisal Edhi. — AP
President Manoon Hussain, Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Sindh Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah offer silent prayer for Abdul Sattar Edhi along with Faisal Edhi. — AP

An army ambulance covered with the national flag carries the coffin of renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi towards the burial grounds. — AFP
An army ambulance covered with the national flag carries the coffin of renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi towards the burial grounds. — AFP

Abdul Sattar Edhi's namaz-e-janaza was attended by thousands of mourners. — AFP
Abdul Sattar Edhi's namaz-e-janaza was attended by thousands of mourners. — AFP

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