Prominent human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals in Karachi, as stated by his wife, actor Mansha Pasha. The news of his disappearance generated outrage in the entertainment business, prompting appeals for his safe return.
Celebrities and influencers are banding together to support the lawyer, who has spoken out on behalf of different communities on numerous occasions. Osman Khalid Butt, an actor, posted on Twitter, “May we see you back home soon – and safe, brother.” Butt also told Pasha to “stay strong.”
Ameen.
May we see you back home soon – and safe, brother. https://t.co/vGdwFpkZ3H— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) June 1, 2023
Stay strong, @manshapasha
Still reeling.— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) June 1, 2023
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy also took to her Insta Story to state, “There is no one left. They have silenced everyone.”
Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, also took to the microblogging site to state, “My heart breaks for the abduction of [Nasir], a champion of human rights. [Nasir] is the voice of the voiceless.” He rallied everyone to join Pasha in advocating for the release of the activist.
My heart breaks for the abduction of M. Jibran Nasir, a champion of human rights.
@MJibranNasir is the voice of the voiceless.
Let us join our voices together with @manshapasha and unite to advocate for the release of Jibran Nasir.#ReleaseJibranNasir pic.twitter.com/lrXzqUBhkV— Ziauddin Yousafzai (@ZiauddinY) June 1, 2023
Comedian Ali Gul Pir shared a quote to remind onlookers about the dangers of staying silent.
First they came for them and we didn’t say anything. Then they came for us… #ReleaseJibranNasir
— Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) June 2, 2023
According to the video in which Pasha recalls what happened, the event occurred late Thursday night at 11 p.m. as they were going home from dinner. Their car was stopped by another vehicle, and about 15 guys dressed in plain clothes and armed with firearms encircled them. Nasir was forcibly removed, and the offenders provided no explanation or justification for their conduct. Pasha asked for prayers for Nasir’s safe recovery in a heartfelt plea.
Activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir’s whereabouts unknown after he was ‘picked up’ from near his residence by unidentified armed men late Thursday night.#JibranNasir #MissingAlert #Karachi #DSTV pic.twitter.com/DIT1B0cBQf
— Daily Scoop TV (@DailyScoopTV1) June 1, 2023