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  1. Jul 3

    Prof Amartya Sen and Mr I A Rehman remember Asma Jahangir in London

    We are pleased to announce that the podcast for 'Remembering Asma Jahangir' is now available! Listen to , Ibn Adbur Rehman, and discuss Asma's incredible life and legacy here
    4 replies . 28 retweets 112 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    So proud of my mother Asma Jahangir whose last report on status of human rights in Iran as UN Special Rapporteur helped voices of those persecuted by the state.Iranian women told me they cried because they lost a bold voice unafraid of reporting the truth

    129 replies . 477 retweets 1,733 likes
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  3. Jun 26

    Asma Jahangir Foundation London chapter launched.Munizae & Sulema daughters of Asma speak to BBC about it.The foundation has an advisory board consisting of SC lawyers,eminent journalists,activists.Mission is to provide legal aid & advocacy 4 human rights.

    10 replies . 47 retweets 160 likes
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  4. Jun 21

    Renowned lawyer from Bangladesh Sara Hossain said “Asma Jahangir was committed to building bridges across South Asia through the lawyers & human rights community,now there is a order to honour her we must continue building bridges and speak up for peace.”

    1 reply . 10 retweets 56 likes
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  5. Jun 21

    I A Rehman about Asma Jahangir “Asma was a born rebel,but she managed to pull together everyone.” “Eventually things will have to get better” Asma Jahangir

    1 reply . 20 retweets 76 likes
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  6. Jun 21

    To a question of whether Asma Jahangir was ahead of time, Amartya Sen says “no she was with time, everyone else was behind time” the crowd applauded. “Eventually things will have to get better,” Remmebering Asma Jahangir

    12 replies . 117 retweets 351 likes
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  7. Jun 21

    ‘EVENTUALLY THINGS WILL HAVE TO GET BETTER’: REMEMBERING ASMA JAHANGIR Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen and Renowned Rights Activist I A Rehman in a conversation moderated by Barrister Amber Darr Thursday, now at the New Academic Building, London School of Economics,Lincoln’s Inn Field

    5 replies . 31 retweets 89 likes
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  8. Jun 15

    All our prayers and good wishes with Begum Kalsoom Nawaz who continues to be such a pillar of strength for her family.

    9 replies . 34 retweets 263 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 15

    I grew up watching women like Benazir Bhutto, & so many inspiring women leaders in Pakistan.

    This is what we need in AfPak . acknowledging, appreciating & celebrating success of other women. If we are together,our voice and opinion becomes stronger . And matters more.
    16 retweets 65 likes
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  10. Jun 11

    University students who have been arrested in Islamabad more than a week ago for protesting for PTM need to be released immediately. Treating them like criminals is shameful. What happened to freedom of association ?

    24 replies . 224 retweets 456 likes
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  11. Jun 9

    This year the British High Commission will announce the annual Asma Jahangir scholarship which honours the legacy of the late human rights advocate Asma Jahangir, Acting British High Commissioner Richard Crowder said.

    7 replies . 93 retweets 373 likes
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  12. Jun 7

    The best solution is not always taking suo motu notice. Rather it is important to enable the judiciary to divorce itself from the Bar in areas where judicial independence is compromised."

    5 replies . 48 retweets 118 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Gul Bokhari’s family confirms to me that she has returned home and is fine. The people who picked her up dropped her back again. Thank God !

    176 replies . 529 retweets 1,368 likes
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    Jun 5

    "Gul Bukhari was picked by 5 to 6 persons driving double cabin vehicles when she was on her way to Waqt Television channel to participate in a current affair live show. The incident took place in Lahore."

    12 replies . 65 retweets 94 likes
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  15. Jun 5

    The abduction of Gul Bukhari by unidentified people in Lahore Cantt is shocking,this is a high security area.The security agencies must ensure she is released immediately and is solely responsible for what happens to her.

    25 replies . 239 retweets 481 likes
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    May 30

    Remembering Asma Jahangir with Amartya Sen and I A Rahman Organised by LSE South Asia Centre and Bloomsbury Pakistan 21 June 2018 Time: 18:30 to 20:00 Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE …

    7 replies . 57 retweets 136 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    May 29

    نیا دور ٹی وی نے عاصم جہانگیر یادیں کی چوتھی قسط آج شائع کی ہے یہ مہر عبدالستار کے خلاف مقدمات اور عاصمہ جہناگیر کی جابن سے ان کے مقدمات کی پیروی اور ملاقات کی کہانی ہے، یہ اوکاڑہ ملٹری فارمز کے مزارعین کی کہانی ہے

    30 retweets 64 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    May 29

    صوبہ پنجاب کی پہلی خاتون ایڈووکیٹ جنرل عاصمہ حامد کہتی ہیں کہ ’میں صوبہ پنجاب کی نمائندگی کرتی ہوں، حکومتِ پنجاب کی نہیں‘

    28 replies . 78 retweets 482 likes
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  19. May 29

    We are deeply saddened by Charanjeet Singh’s death.His input & work with AGHS on reforming discriminatory laws against religious minorities is emblematic of his contribution towards the minority community.His killers must be held accountable & dealt with in accordance with law.

    2 replies . 75 retweets 182 likes
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  20. May 22

    PEMRA threatening channels refusing to comply with IHC’s order without hearing them,is a contravention of law & attempt 2 quash freedom of speech.Since PEMRA does not have a chairman it’s best they put their house in order rather than be used 2 control the media in an election yr

    2 replies . 31 retweets 101 likes
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