In his memoir, “Awaaz: Echoes of Freedom and Justice,” Ansar Burney recounts his remarkable journey from a student leader to a global advocate for human rights.
Collaboratively written with Shehar Bano Rizvi and Tasneem Premjee Chamdia, the book reflects on Burney’s experiences, challenges, and triumphs in championing the cause of humanity.
The memoir sheds light on Burney’s encounters with the harsh realities of Pakistani prisons during his incarceration in 1977, which ignited his passion for advocating for prisoners’ rights. Establishing the Ansar Burney Trust in 1980, despite threats to his life, Burney fearlessly confronted exploitation and worked tirelessly within the legal framework to address human rights issues.
Throughout his journey, Burney collaborated with leaders such as Muhammad Khan Junejo, Zia-ul-Haq, Mirza Aslam Beg, and Pervez Musharraf, leading to the release of numerous prisoners in
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