Women rights activist Nigar Ahmed passes away in Lahore
She was suffering from Parkinson’s disease since long
Nigar Ahmed. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Women rights activist and humanitarian Nigar Ahmed breathed her last in Lahore on Friday.
A leftist, Ahmed was a founding member of the Women Action Forum (1981). In 1986 she spearheaded and co-founded the Aurat Foundation with Shehla Zia – in protest against General Ziaul Haq’s dictatorial regime.
While she was suffering from Parkinson’s disease since long; a few days ago she complained of chest infection, and was admitted to a hospital in the Punjab capital, where she passed away.
Remembering the struggle for women’s rights
Remembering her friend and an old associate, Anis Haroon said: "I have lost an old, kind friend today. I learnt so much from her. Ideals of being a good human being…patience and generosity were the hallmarks of her life".
Her funeral will take place in Lahore on Saturday after Asr prayers.
Women rights activist and humanitarian Nigar Ahmed breathed her last in Lahore on Friday.
A leftist, Ahmed was a founding member of the Women Action Forum (1981). In 1986 she spearheaded and co-founded the Aurat Foundation with Shehla Zia – in protest against General Ziaul Haq’s dictatorial regime.
While she was suffering from Parkinson’s disease since long; a few days ago she complained of chest infection, and was admitted to a hospital in the Punjab capital, where she passed away.
Remembering the struggle for women’s rights
Remembering her friend and an old associate, Anis Haroon said: "I have lost an old, kind friend today. I learnt so much from her. Ideals of being a good human being…patience and generosity were the hallmarks of her life".
Her funeral will take place in Lahore on Saturday after Asr prayers.