Prominent lawyer and human rights icon Asma Jahangir passed away on Sunday after suffering from cardiac arrest.
Asma was 66 years old. Her funeral will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.
Born in Lahore on January 27, 1952, Jahangir completed her bachelors of arts and law from Lahore and then went on to pursue higher legal studies from Switzerland, Canada and US.
Asma was known for her outspoken nature. She received several awards, including a Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2010 and a Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
Asma was not only famous in Pakistan but also recognized globally. Many Bollywood celebrities expressed their sentiments on losing Jahangir.
Just heard the devastating news that #Asma Jehangir passed away.She was a friend for who’s values integrity and courage I have the deepest respect. Pakistan has lost its most fearless crusader and the human rights movement its tallest leader. Our deepest condolences to the family
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 11, 2018
RIP #Asma Jehangir. Devastated by your loss. pic.twitter.com/O11bppILpx
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 11, 2018
Deeply shocked & saddened to hear of #AsmaJahangir. She was a true defender of #HumanRights #Democracy & fought till her last breath against authoritarian power, orthodoxy & discriminatn. She was & will remain an inspiration A huge loss. Condolences to all whose lives she touched pic.twitter.com/FtR6HnFbIf
— Nandita Das (@nanditadas) February 11, 2018
An extraordinary woman who fought for ordinary people. Asmaji had the audacity and the courage to fight for a fairer world. Thank you for touching our lives. ??? pic.twitter.com/wML94XmtcI
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) February 11, 2018
Tamanna dard e dil ki ho tau kar khidmat faqeeron ki
Nahin milta ye gohar baadshahon ke khazeenon mein – Iqbal
Goodbye Asmaji ! Gratitude !!!! pic.twitter.com/Chjiudo605— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) February 12, 2018
A champion of human rights, fearless in her pursuit of democracy & freedom from oppression.. Such a huge loss for Pakistan & the many women she inspired from all walks of life!! RIP #AsmaJahangir ??
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) February 11, 2018
Asma Jahangir , undoubtedly the bravest and the most resilient fighter for human rights who had the courage to face the wrath of the dictators and the fury of the fundamentalist Mulla has passed away . It is the loss of the whole Sub continent .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 11, 2018
Pakistani celebrities were also deeply saddened.
Inna lillahi wa inna ileyhi raji'un.
An irreplaceable loss – I wonder if we'll ever see the likes of someone like you again, but I hope your storied life inspires countless. Asma ji, thank you for being fearless, always. Rest in power.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) February 11, 2018
It’s a sad day today. We have lost two icons. May their souls rest in peace pic.twitter.com/CQcl6evQSe
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) February 11, 2018
Sad sad day for Pakistan.. we say goodbye to a great great artist and a fearless activist. They shall live on through their work, always. #QaziWajid #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/RLWZzR7aK2
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 11, 2018
Shocking to hear about the passing of this brave woman. Her honesty and sincerity to her cause remains an inspiration for our generation. Was always so full of life. We will miss you ma’am. @Asma_Jahangir pic.twitter.com/gGqEJuAexv
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 11, 2018
Rest in power, you brave soul! #AsmaJahangir ❤️
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) February 11, 2018
“A saviour of democracy and human rights passes away today” Anyone who values their freedom will understand what a massive loss it is that we have incurred today. #RIPAsmaJahangir 🙁 pic.twitter.com/vrxOQXoKRW
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) February 11, 2018
Asma Jahangir Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
— HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) February 11, 2018
SADDEST DAY
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of human rights activist #AsmaJahangir’s and renowned television artist #QaziWajid Sahab’s sudden death. May they both rest in eternal peace. Ameen.
They both have done so much for Pakistan. Pakistan loves you too.— Rabia butt (@Iamrabiabutt) February 11, 2018
Am saddened by the demise of 2 important Pakistani icons , #AsmaJahangir and #QaziWajid.May their souls rest in peace!
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 11, 2018
Asma played a vital role for human rights as a co-founder of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the Women’s Action Forum. She will always be remembered.
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