Physical Stats & More
Height | 165 cm |
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Weight | 74 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
B.A. | Kinnaird College, Lahore |
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LLB | Punjab University |
Doctorate | University of St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Personal Life
Hometown | Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Husband | Tahir Jahangir | ||||
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Family
Father | Malik Ghulam Jilani | ||||
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Mother | Sabiha Jilani | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Asma Jahangir was born in Lahore to affluent and politically active parents. | |
Both of her parents were involved in activism and faced challenges for their beliefs. | |
Asma protested against government actions and fought for human rights. | |
She co-established Pakistan's first female-led law firm. | |
Asma received numerous awards for her human rights work and advocacy. | |
She served as the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions and on Freedom of Religion and Belief. | |
Asma Jahangir was a well-known champion for justice and equality in Pakistan and globally. |