Chacha Pakistani
Baba Mehar Din | |
|---|---|
| Chacha Pakistani | |
| Born | 1922 Chandrani, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 21 October 2012 (aged 89–90) |
| Resting place | Chandrani, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
Baba Mehar din (1922 - 21 October 2012), better known as Chacha Pakistani or "Uncle Pakistan", was a Pakistani man who was known for his daily appearance, dressed in a kurta made of a Pakistani flag, at the flag hoisting ceremony at the border point of Wagha. He made the 40 km journey from his home at Chandrai each day by hitch-hiking.[1]
Aged 90 he had remained unmarried, living with his nephews.[2] Chacha's hometown was a village in Punjab called Chandrai where he was buried, wrapped in his beloved green and white flag.
Honors[edit]
Former president Pervez Musharraf sent him to Umrah on political quota. Furthermore, he was also awarded by many rangers and army officials.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "'Chacha Pakistani' of Wagha Border passes away at 90". Pakistan Today. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ "Chacha Pakistani passes away". The Nation. 22 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ Kharal, Asad (21 October 2012). "Wagah Border's Chacha Pakistani passes away at 90". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
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