Condolences pour in as Pakistan mourns the loss of its human rights champion - Asma Jahangir
Jahangir, a human rights lawyer, was also Pakistan's first woman to serve the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan. Photo: AFP
(Web Desk) – Following the death of Pakistan s renowned lawyer Asma Jahangir in Lahore on Sunday, condolences poured in as people took to the social networking website Twitter to mourn over the loss of the country s most vocal human rights champion.
Jahangir, a human rights lawyer, was also Pakistan’s first woman to serve the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.
According to Dunya News, Jahangir was shifted to hospital after she felt pain on her left side. She could, however, not sustain the cardic arrest and expired.
One of the most iconic outspoken human rights campaigner, Jahangir completed her LLB from University of the Punjab following her graduation from Kinnard College.
She was awarded with numerous prestigious awards nationally and internationally, which include Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders in 1995. In Pakistan, she was awarded with Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 2010 along with various other awards.
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 sorrow over Asma Jahangir’s demise.
— 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!
Shocking/tragic news of passing away of Pakistan’s human rights icon, Asma Jehangir, one of the most courageous exponents of human rights globally. Irreparable loss. Last year, Asma visited Occupied Kashmir as UN Rapporteur & exposed Indian Army’s crimes against humanity.
— Mushahid Hussain (@Mushahid) 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
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
Shocked & deeply saddened to hear of Asma Jehangir s sudden death. It is an irreparable loss. May she rest in eternal peace. Ameen.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) 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
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: so strong her resolve, so unwavering in colossal adversity, that even in her death tiday she continues to expose the pettiness of the lot who do harm while claiming to champion the common good
— Fasi Zaka (@fasi_zaka) February 11, 2018
inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji oon
An icon of human rights,
— Ziauddin Yousafzai (@ZiauddinY) February 11, 2018
A great champion of democracy,
The loudest voice of the voiceless,
The most courageous @Asma_Jahangir is no more among us.
Deserves love from every Pakistani
And state funeral from the @GovtOfPak pic.twitter.com/nUxOtxYVGM
Aasma Jahangir was a woman of extraordinary determination.Her dedication to justice gave many people of Balochistan hope. A woman who fought patriarchy & non-democratic forces was truly what it takes to be an Iron Lady.Thank you Asma Jahangir. Balochistan is forever in your debt pic.twitter.com/evpQKI9yiG
— Akhtar Mengal (@sakhtarmengal) February 11, 2018
My watercolor of Asma Jehangir... what a great loss...true champion of rights and democracy pic.twitter.com/gjECsM415T
— sabirnazar (@sabirnazar1) February 11, 2018
