PBC condemns Safdar’s remarks against Asma Jahangir

ISLAMABAD: Pir Muhammad Masood Chishti, acting as Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), harshly denounced the derogatory statements allegedly made by retired Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar regarding the late Asma Jahangir, a celebrated human rights lawyer, eminent advocate, and renowned social activist. According to a statement released by the PBC secretary on Saturday, the vice-chairman expressed deep regret over the use of disparaging language and references to her religious identity aimed at tarnishing her reputation.

Directly maligning a deceased woman, who is no longer alive to defend herself or offer a response, is particularly reprehensible and demonstrates a lack of basic decency and respect. Chishti emphasized that disagreements should never serve as a justification for personal attacks, hate speech, character assassination, or religious intolerance.

The late Asma Jahangir's invaluable services and contributions to the legal profession, human rights, and the rule of law merit respect and acknowledgement. He appealed to public representatives to exercise restraint and maintain dignity in their statements, and urged the relevant authorities to promptly address the issue and take appropriate legal action against those involved.