The sudden demise of senior lawyer and social right activist Asma Jahagir has shocked her colleagues, journalists, politicians, lawyers and common Pakistanis.
People took social media to express their condolences on death of social activist.
Social activist and painter Muneeba Mazari said "Rest in Power"
Rest in Power! ???? #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/o2BikYEgDs
— Muniba Mazari (@muniba_mazari) February 11, 2018
PTI senior leader Shireen Mazari also expressed her grief
Devastated to learn of my oldest friend Asma Jehangir's passing. Can't believe it - esp being outside Pak at the moment. She was a friend for all times; we respected each other for what we were. In her loss we have lost a wonderful, caring & courageous human being. In total shock
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) February 11, 2018
Nobel winner and social activist Malala Yousafzai called her "a saviour of democracy and human rights."
Heartbroken that we lost Asma Jahangir - a saviour of democracy and human rights.
— Malala (@Malala) February 11, 2018
I met her a week ago in Oxford. I cannot believe she is no more among us. The best tribute to her is to continue her fight for human rights and democracy. pic.twitter.com/Tf7VOYfvq5
PTI leader Asad Umar paid his tribute writing that she stood for what she believed
Sorry to hear about asma jahangir passing away. I disagreed with many of her political positions but respected the fact that she clearly stood up for what she believed in
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) February 11, 2018
Actress Mahira Khan called it a sad day for Pakistan as Asma Jahangir and veteran actor Qazi Wajid passed away today
Sad sad day for Pakistan.. we say goodbye to a great great artist and a fearless activist. They shall live on through their work, always. #QaziWajid #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/RLWZzR7aK2
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 11, 2018
PPP leader Naz Baloch said Pakistan lost brave and vocal #Ashma Jahangir today
Sad day! Pakistan lost the brave & vocal #AsmaJahangir today. Eminent lawyer & a staunch democracy activist who not only challenged the dictators but also played a vital role in promoting the culture of human rights in Pakistan.
— Naz Baloch (@NazBaloch_) February 11, 2018
An irreparable loss! pic.twitter.com/ftittir92D
Special Assistant to Prime Minister Musaddaq Malik also paid his tribute to her.
Never met a person as brave & principled as Asma Jahangir. May Allah bless her soul & afford her the highest rewards of heaven #AsmaJahangir
— Dr. Musadik Malik (@DrMusadikMalik) February 11, 2018
PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz called it a "sad day for everyone"
Democracy, human rights and resistance against oppression lost a great soldier- Asma Jehangir. It's everyone's loss. What a sad day!
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 11, 2018
The condolences also came from across the border as famous Indian poet and writer Javed Akhtar expressed his grief
Asma Jahangir , undoubtedly the bravest and the most resilient fighter for human rights who had the courage to face the wrath of the dictators and the fury of the fundamentalist Mulla has passed away . It is the loss of the whole Sub continent .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 11, 2018
