Renowned lawyer and Human Rights activist suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequent death on Sunday morning. 66 years of age, Asma Jahangir was a prominent personality known for her blunt views and fearless activism. She raised voice for democracy, minority rights, and women empowerment. People across the world are sad on her demise.
Pakistani actors exhibit their grief on her demise.
Sanam Baloch:
RIP brave lady #AsmaJahangir. One thing I like about her whatever she believes she always expressed her views without any fear.
— Sanam Balochians (@SanamBalochfans) February 11, 2018
Mahira Khan:
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
Mawra Hocane:
Rest in power, you brave soul! #AsmaJahangir ❤️
— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) February 11, 2018
Armeena Khan:
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Ali Zafar:
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
Rabia Butt:
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
Faysal Quraishi:
Deeply saddened over the loss of two distinguished personalities of my country today. Human rights activist,… https://t.co/enxjibf09m
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) February 11, 2018
Humaima Malick:
Asma Jahangir Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
— HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) February 11, 2018
Humayun Saeed:
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
Shoaib Akhtar:
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
Well-known for her struggle, deceased got Bollywood personalities into tears as well.
Sophie Choudry:
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 C (@Sophie_Choudry) February 11, 2018
Nandita Das:
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
Shabana Azmi:
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
Javed Akhtar:
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
Mahesh Butt:
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
The nation is sad about her death. She was one of the strongest human beings Pakistan ever had.
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