Brave voice for voiceless, oppressed silences today: PM on Asma Jahangir’s demise

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP):Expressing his grief over the demise of renowned lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Sunday said the incident had silenced a brave voice for the voiceless, helpless and the oppressed people.
He said the death of Asma Jahangir was a sad news for the whole nation that had made the country bereft of a bold and principled personality.
He said late Asma Jahangir always challenged the dictatorship, fought against human rights violation and spoke truth without any hesitation.
The prime minister said she had rendered unforgettable services against dictatorship and for democracy and rule of law.
Asma Jahangir had dedicated the whole of her life for justice and supremacy of the law. As a daughter, mother and legal expert, she had left irremovable imprints on the judicial and political history of Pakistan, he remarked.
He prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and courage of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.