Veena offers to donate kidney to Edhi

KARACHI: Renowned actor Veena Malik offered to donate her kidney to internationally recognised social worker and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi on Wednesday, DawnNews reported. Malik made the offer during a visit to the social worker’s residence today. The offer was, however, politely declined by Edhi. The actor also prayed for the early recovery of the social worker. Following the meeting, Malik said that Edhi was the country’s national hero, adding that she found spiritual peace after meeting the philanthropist. She also said that she would like to serve the country’s poor people like him. The actor said love and respect for Edhi could not be expressed in words and added that the entire world recognised his services to humanity. Malik and her husband Asad Khattak also visited the Edhi Child Home where she spent time with the children there. The controversial actor, known to make headlines, returned to Pakistan on April 30 declaring she had "matured".