ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Lal Malhi, Member of National Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights, has expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of I.A. Rehman, a noted human rights defender and a former Secretary-General of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP).
In a statement on Monday, Lal Malhi eulogized the services of late I.A. Rehman for the promotion and protection of democracy, human rights especially minority’s rights in Pakistan. He was an intellectual, columnist/journalist, and champion of democracy in Pakistan, Malhi said.
Lal Malhi said that the Country has lost a big asset as his contribution in human rights remained unmatched.
Late Rahman was a prolific writer and a regular columnist in daily Dawn, who has been writing on fundamental rights of the citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan.
Lal Malhi offered condolences to the bereaved family and friends at the HRCP and prayed for a place of the departed soul in eternal peace.
