Asma Jahangir
Asma Jahangir was a prominent Pakistani human rights lawyer and social activist known for her fearless advocacy for civil liberties, women's rights, and minority rights in Pakistan. She co-founded and served as the chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and was a vocal critic of military dictatorship and state oppression. Jahangir received numerous awards for her work, including the UN Human Rights Prize. Her legacy continues to inspire human rights defenders in Pakistan and around the world.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Asma Jahangir's conference highlighted issues related to missing persons in Balochistan.
بڈھے بلوچ کی نصیحت
Pakistan· 2026-02-23
Asma Jahangir was part of a group that received the Friends of Bangladesh Award.
جب تخت گرائے جائیں گےPakistan· 2026-02-16
The Asma Jahangir Conference was mentioned during Pervez Rashid's speech.
آج کس بات کا گلہ کر رہے ہیں؟ جو آپ نے کیا اس کا انجام یہی ہونا تھا، پرویز رشیدPakistan· 2026-02-08
Bilal Azhar Kiani spoke at the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore.
افغانستان میں سرگرم 20 سے زیادہ دہشت گرد تنظیمیں دنیا کیلئے خطرہ ہیں: بلال اظہر کیانیPakistan· 2026-02-08
Asma Jahangir's conference was the venue where Rana Sanaullah addressed the issues in Balochistan.
ماضی میں جو ہوچکا ہے اسے بدلا نہیں جاسکتا، رانا ثناء اللہPakistan· 2026-02-08
Azam Nazir Tarar spoke at the Asma Jahangir Conference.
وقت کے ساتھ واضح ہوگا، 26 ویں ترمیم کا فیصلہ درست ہے یا نہیں، وفاقی وزیر قانونPakistan· 2026-02-08
Azam Nazir Tarar spoke at the Asma Jahangir Conference.
دہشت گردی کا تحفہ مغرب سے ملا، وزیر قانونPakistan· 2026-02-07Asma Jahangir's group won 8 out of 11 seats in the Punjab Bar Council elections.
پاکستان بار الیکشن، غیر سرکاری نتائج، پنجاب کی 11 میں سے 8 نشستوں پر عاصمہ جہانگیر گروپ کامیابPakistan· 2025-12-13
Asma Jahangir was a notable human rights activist who was arrested multiple times.
جب آنچل سے پرچم بنےPakistan· 2025-12-04
Murad Ali Shah mentioned that the victory of the Asma Jahangir Group in the elections is a trust in democracy.
سپریم کورٹ بار انتخابات، غیر حتمی نتیجہ، ہارون الرشید بطور صدر کامیابPakistan· 2025-10-16
Asma Jahangir was appointed a UN Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial killings and, then, freedom of religion.
PAKISTAN’s STRUGGLE FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-21
Asma Jahangir was an iconic Pakistani lawyer and activist who fought for those buried under patriarchy and state violence.
Objection overruled: Power, patriarchy, and the cost of dismissing women - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Asma Jahangir was associated with Hussain Naqi at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
’’مجھ سے جو ہو سکا‘‘Pakistan· 2025-09-18
Asma Jahangir carved out space in political and civil society with courage and persistence.
A deafening silence - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-15
Asma Jahangir is mentioned in relation to a conference discussing judicial issues in Pakistan.
Judicial indiscretions - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-03-15
Asma Jahangir deservingly became the face of the rights movement in the country.
FOUNDING MOTHERS TO AURAT MARCH - Sp SupplementsPakistan· 2025-03-08
The irony of something named after Asma Jahangir being inaccessible to politicians hasn’t been lost on anyone.
Is all well? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-04
The irony of something named after Asma Jahangir being inaccessible to politicians hasn’t been lost on anyone.
Is all well? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-04