Press release

Lahore, April 17: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) mourns the passing away of Mrs Qamar Zafar A. Chaudhry, a valuable member of the HRCP family.

Mrs Chaudhry always took considerable interest in the activities of the Commission, in particular in matters related to the freedom of thought and the rights of women.

Her protracted illness had prevented her from taking active part in HRCP’s activities in the last few years, but whenever she attended the monthly members’ meetings of the Commission in Lahore, her voice commanded respect.

HRCP owes a debt of gratitude to her, apart from the support she lent to her husband Air Marshal Zafar A. Chaudhry’s sterling contribution to the commission from the day of its inception to the present date. HRCP office-bearers and staff extend their deepest condolences to Air Marshal Zafar A. Chaudhry and their children.

Friends and well-wishers who wish to commiserate with Air Marshal Chaudhry may do so directly via email (zafar.chaudhry@gmail.com) or through Mr. Muhammad Ilyas, manager administration at HRCP (0345-4672527).

Dr. Mehdi Hasan

Chairperson