Rest in power: Condolences pour in for Asma Jahangir

KARACHI:
Condolences pour in from all around Pakistan as the shocking news of Asma Jahangir's death was confirmed. She was a prominent human rights lawyer and the former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.



Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of the renowned lawyer.

The PM lauded her immense contributions towards upholding rule of law, democracy and safeguarding human rights. He termed her demise as a great loss for the legal fraternity and has prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and for the courage of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar, other Honourable Judges and Registrar even expressed deep sorrow and grief on the sad demise of the Asma Jahangir.

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Honourable Chief Justice and Honourable Judges praised her services rendered for the cause of independence of the judiciary, rule of law and supremacy of Constitution in the country and said that her services will always be remembered in good words in the judicial history of Pakistan.

She was an outspoken and courageous lady, and had risen to prominence by sheer dint of hard work, diligence and commitment to the legal profession.

They prayed to Almighty Allah to shower His blessings upon the departed soul and to give patience to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity.

President Mamnoon Hussain

The president expressed condolences over the demise of the renowned lawyer, Asma Jahangir and recognized her for the supremacy of law and consolidation of democracy.

PPP parliamentarian president, Asif Ali Zardari

Mr. Zardari stated deep grief and sorrow over the passing of the famous lawyer and human rights Activist, Asma Jahangir. He said her death is an irreplaceable loss to the country. He further added Ms. Jahangir was a brave woman who struggled for restoration of democracy and constitution who always confronted dictatorship.

Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r) Sardar Muhammad Raza

CEC Raza has expressed deep condolences over the demise of Human Rights activist and renowned lawyer Asma Jahangir. He has termed her death a national tragedy and said Pakistan lost a brave and fearless woman.

Leader of Opposition National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah

The National Assembly Leader expressed condolences as well as offered obituary prayers for the deceased. He said her services for law and human rights will be remembered for a long time.

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtuza Jawed Abbasi

Mr. Sadiq and Mr. Abbasi conveyed deep sadness over the sudden demise of the former Supreme Court Bar President and law expert, Asma Jahangir.

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Sheema Kirmani paid tribute to the civil rights activist during a session at the ninth Karachi Literature Festival happening in Karachi. She performed a poem by legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has announced three days of mourning.

Vice Chairman Kamran Murtaza and Chairman Executive Committee Mr. Ghulam Shabbir Shar, of PBC expressed their deepest condolences and grief on the demise of Ms. Asma Jahangir, former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

They have called the members of the legal fraternity to observe three days of mourning from February 12-14. Lawyers all over Pakistan will not appear in court on these dates.

 



Veteran journalists and politicians along with media personalities and the general public expressed sadness over her sudden death.