There have always been difficult situations for activists in Pakistan. In the 1960s, people fought for linguistic and ethnic rights in relation to the Bangladesh movement and the struggle of the people in the western Balochistan province. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I am so proud of Pakistanis and specifically of our lawyers for speaking out and getting their heads bashed in for a better Pakistan. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
A really responsible court will never give an order it knows will not be implemented. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
I think I have lived enough in this country where I can say what I think is true and which is the voice of… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
When General Musharraf took over, the Bar Association was among the first of some of the institutions that said they would not accept the… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
Terrorism does not disappear with revenge tactics but through making justice and equality before law a reality. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
I am certainly not a martyr kind of a person. I love my life. But if one has to, then there is nothing more… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
I cannot bear to live where there is so much injustice and I cannot do something about it. What kind of a torturous life… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
I don't need a certificate of my patriotism from those in the establishment. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.' — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
Religiosity is suffocating in Pakistan. It invariably stokes the fire in driving society to religious extremism. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
I've been jailed once, put in police lock-up twice, and was under house arrest twice. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
Divorce is the cheapest thing in Pakistan. About 30 cents. Cheaper than fish and chips. I've had clients married to very rich men for… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
Everything is a risk in Pakistan: If you defend women, it's a risk. If you defend non-Muslims it's a risk. If you discuss religion,… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
The way my father worked altruistically and the manner in which he used to go behind bars and come back home smilingly was inspirational. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share
