Asma Jahangir

We may fight terrorism through brute force, but the terror that is unleashed in the name of religion can only be challenged through moral courage. ”

The Army is into every business in this country. Except hairdressing. ”

I think I have lived enough in this country where I can say what I think is true and which is the voice of my conscience. ”

When the Bangladesh war happened, people in Pakistan who did not support it were called unpatriotic. My father was in the jail at that time, and a lot of those who knew my family used to call us children of a traitor. ”

Even when we talked about child labor, we were frowned upon. But then you know that you have to speak the truth irrespective of the repercussions. ”

Terrorism and religious extremism are huge challenges. They go hand in glove. ”

Organized groups claiming roots in religious ideologies have unleashed an all-pervasive fear of mob violence in many parts of the country. ”

Duplicity in matters of religion is not confined to Pakistan, but it hurts the most in societies where debate on religion is asphyxiated and preachers of hate have become keepers of faith. ”

Religiosity is suffocating in Pakistan. It invariably stokes the fire in driving society to religious extremism. ”

When there is oppression and dictatorship, by not speaking out, we lose our dignity. ”