There was a time that human rights was not even an issue in this country. Then prisoners' rights became an issue. — 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 Image
A really responsible court will never give an order it knows will not be implemented. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Terrorism does not disappear with revenge tactics but through making justice and equality before law a reality. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
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 Image
She is absolutely inspiring. Malala is a vindication of our struggle. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
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 Image
I don't need a certificate of my patriotism from those in the establishment. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.' — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
Religiosity is suffocating in Pakistan. It invariably stokes the fire in driving society to religious extremism. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I've been jailed once, put in police lock-up twice, and was under house arrest twice. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
