Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Tariq Bajwa has issued a commemorative coin in the memory and recognition of meritorious services by Dr. Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau on 8th May 2018. According to SPB, the commemorative coin was issued after the approval of federal government and it will be available for public issuance across the country from 9th May.
Dr. Ruth Pfau’s untiring efforts brought leprosy under control in Pakistan for which Governor SBP appreciated her. He added that “With her efforts, Pakistan became the first country in the region to control the disease. No amount of awards and recognition can we repay her extraordinary services for the country”.
After the issuance of this coin, the keyboard warriors took social media by storm. Here is how people reacted to this addition of coin in Pakistani currency.
As Always, Jeremy Started It All!
The State Bank of Pakistan just issued a Rs50 coin in honor of Dr. Ruth Pfau, the German nun who spent her life caring for lepers in Karachi. pic.twitter.com/Kpy9CZfhTo
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) May 8, 2018
Yes, She Deserved This Honor
https://twitter.com/NeuroMaliki/status/993905930562670594
Well…
We love n respect her but it isn't necessary, its not the way to pay tribute…There'ld be Quaid Always
— theSamia (@SamiaMansha) May 8, 2018
SBP Already Launched A Coin For Edhi Sahab!
But this isn't right,If you think its just for honor then Edhi Sb. Also deserves this.!
— theSamia (@SamiaMansha) May 8, 2018
This…
They issued an Edhi edition. Google, it saves people from embarrassment.
— سعد (@laaameaf) May 9, 2018
Ab Yei Chalega Janab!
50 ruppes coin ? seriously
— Shumaila Tariq (@spoiledprince01) May 8, 2018
PTI Supporter?
captain safdar be like "one more resolution"
— Saqib Ali Rana (@saqibspen) May 9, 2018
Some Irrelevant Questions In The Thread…
Wanna know what's common between you and me?
— Mehran Rasheed (@mehranrasheed) May 9, 2018
How Can We Forget Bhabhi?
Indeed, Dr. Ruth Pfau Was Truly A Hero!
Thanks jeremy….for projecting the real positive image of pakistan…as negativity can be assosiate with any state but depicting such intiatives can make this world place an easy place to live…thanks again
— Sonia Sohail (@soneea_sohail) May 9, 2018
Same, Bro, Same!!
When she died, I wept with tears in my eyes. Being an orthodox Muslim, I really respect her sacrifice for Pakistan and Pakistanis. This is nothing what Dr Ruth Pfau did for Pakistanis. Salute
— Naumaan Hassan (@nfhassan) May 8, 2018
Who Else Know This?
I’m a huge fan. Favorite part is that she was supposed to be going to India but got stuck in Karachi and just decided to stay put for 50 years.
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) May 8, 2018
Here Comes The Youtube Army!!!
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However, the contribution of Dr. Ruth Pfau to Pakistan is remarkable. Due to her efforts, World Health Organisation declared Pakistan as the first Asian country where leprosy is under control. The Mother Teresa of Pakistan was awarded Nishan-e-Quaide Azam, Hilal-i-Pakistan and Hilal-i-Imtiaz and now this commemorative coin.
It is good to see that Pakistanis are appreciating this initiative of the government of Pakistan. In this way, people always remember the legends who made the history of their dear homeland.
