In pictures: Mourners bid farewell as Asma Jahangir laid to rest in Lahore
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Jahangir, who died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. Photo: AFP
(Web Desk) – Leading human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir was laid to rest in Lahore on Tuesday following funeral prayers which were offered at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Jahangir, who died of cardiac arrest on Sunday at the age of 66.
The funeral, which was led by Haider Farooq Maududi, was attended by a large number of lawyers and judges including Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Yawar Ali Shah. Members of the civil society, activists and journalists also took part in the funeral on Tuesday afternoon. A large number of women also participated in the funeral of Jahangir, who was seen as a staunch campaigner of women s equality in the Pakistani society.
Following her death, condolences poured in from across the world. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, former premier Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif and other noted politicians and activists also offered their condolences.
Mourners march alongside a vehicle carrying the coffin of lawyer and rights advocate Asma Jahangir during her funeral in Lahore. Photo: AFP
Coffin of Asma Jahangir being brought for the funeral prayers at the Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: AFP
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Body of prominent lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir being brought to Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the funeral prayers. Photo: OINN
Police personnel stand alert ahead of the funeral prayers of prominent lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Photo: OINN
Emotional scenes were witnessed during the funeral of Asma Jahangir as the legal fraternity joined the prayers in large numbers. Photo: OINN
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Women participated in large numbers in the funeral of human rights defender Asma Jahangir in Lahore. Photo: @Rabail26
Daughters of Asma Jahangir participate in the funeral prayers offered at the Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
Large crowds gathered for the funeral prayers of Asma Jahangir at the Gaddafi Stadium. Photo: OINN
Members of legal fraternity of lawyer and rights advocate Asma Jahangir mourn at her funeral in Lahore. Photo: AFP
People mourn during the funeral of ace rights activist Asma Jahangir that was held in Lahore on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
