Chacha Pakistani
Pakistani flag-raising enthusiast
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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]
Born1922
Chandrani, Punjab, British India
Died21 October 2012 (aged 89–90)
Lahore, Pakistan
Resting placeChandrani, Punjab, Pakistan
Baba Mehar Din | |
|---|---|
| Chacha Pakistani | |
| Born | 1922 Chandrani, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 21 October 2012 (aged 89–90) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Chandrani, Punjab, Pakistan |
Aged 90 he had remained unmarried, living with his nephews.[2]
Honors
Former president Pervez Musharraf sent him to Umrah on political quota. Furthermore, he was also awarded by many rangers and army officials.[3]
