Wajahat Ali Khan
A conference was held in London on the eighth death anniversary of renowned Pakistani human rights lawyer and social activist (late) Asma Jahangir, which was jointly organised by the “Business and Professional Organisation”, “Pasha Foundation” and “Sanjha Vehra” Speaking on the occasion, IBPC Chairman
Rizwan Sulehria has said in his presidential address that Asma Jahangir fearlessly and boldly spoke out about the injustices prevalent in society and criticised various institutions indiscriminately. He said that Asma Jahangir was a champion of human rights in the true sense.
Earlier, Chairman “Pash Foundation” Masood Khushi Pash has said, Asma Jilani Jahangir was a brave Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who worked to protect the rights of women, minorities, and oppressed people in Pakistan. She was co-founding the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and strongly spoke against injustice in all walks of life. She also worked with the United Nations to promote human rights internationally. Asma Jahangir is remembered for her courage, honesty, and lifelong struggle for equality and justice. MK Pasha has also said that this is the first time in London that Asma Jahangir’s death anniversary is being celebrated in this way to pay tribute to her services to humanity. He said, “International Business and Professional Corporation” fully supported us in organising and holding this programme. The event was well attended by legal experts, journalists, businesspeople, and people from different walks of life.
