Asma Jahangir dies at 66
Asma Jahangir was former president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Noted human rights lawyer and social activist Asma Jahangir has on Sunday passed away at the age of 66, Dunya News reported.
Asma Jahangir was shifted to hospital after she felt pain in heart but could not survive the cardiac arrest. She was former president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
Bio
Asma Jahangir was born on January 27, 1952. She done her bachelors from Kinnaird College and LLB from the Punjab University (PU). She also received an honorary doctorate from University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, Queens University, Canada, Simon Fraser University, Canada and Cornell University, United States.
Asma Jahangir won many national as well as international awards including Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders in 1995, Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 2010, and various others. She was co-founder of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and also chaired it.
Asma Jahangir was elected as SCBA president on October 27, 2010. She herself fought the case of her father’s freedom after other lawyers refused to take the case and won.
Condolences
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, former premier Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif, Senator Aitzaz Ahsan, Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan and others expressed condolences over Asma Jahangir’s demise.
Here are some of the tweets:
— Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) February 11, 2018
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 11, 2018
Deeply saddened by the news of sudden demise of renowned lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir sahiba. Pakistan has lost a passionate champion of human rights and a staunch supporter of democracy. May her soul rest in peace!
Shocked, saddened and heartbroken to have Asma Jehangir leave us. She played such a huge role in my life, both personal and political. Was a guiding light for women and vulnerable people. Pakistan will not be the same without her. I know I won’t. RIPAsma
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) February 11, 2018
Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of renowned lawyer & human rights activist Asma Jehangir. Her contribution & services for the protection of fundamental rights and those who were vulnerable remain exemplary. May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannat.
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 11, 2018
My dearest friend and leader Asma Jehangir has passed away. We are in a state of shock and grief. This void will not be easily filled. Her courage to speak truth to power was unprecedented and exemplary. Asma! Rest in Power!
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2018
Shocked to hear @Asma_Jahangir passed away. Huge loss for us, for #Pakistan. She was courageous, fearless, invincible. In absolute disbelief. Please pray for her & her family.
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) February 11, 2018
.@asma_jahangir What a brave woman.Pakistan poorer without her.People like Asma are anchors of a society.The brave and dedicated daughter of a brave father.After 3 generations of camaraderie between our families,this is a deep personal loss.God bless her soul
— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) February 11, 2018
