Proud Pakistanis Quotes by Asma Jahangir

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

A really responsible court will never give an order it knows will not be implemented.

— Asma Jahangir

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

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

Terrorism does not disappear with revenge tactics but through making justice and equality before law a reality.

— Asma Jahangir

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

She is absolutely inspiring. Malala is a vindication of our struggle.

— Asma Jahangir

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

I don't need a certificate of my patriotism from those in the establishment.

— Asma Jahangir

Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.'

— Asma Jahangir

Religiosity is suffocating in Pakistan. It invariably stokes the fire in driving society to religious extremism.

— Asma Jahangir

I've been jailed once, put in police lock-up twice, and was under house arrest twice.

— Asma Jahangir

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

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

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