Quran burning plan highlights need to tackle hate speech: HRCP
Lahore, September 13: Expressing relief that the “outrageousplan” by a US pastor to burn copies of the holy Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has been averted, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for renewed and firm condemnation of all forms of hate speech everywhere. In a statement issued on […]
HRCP blasts handing over Balochistan to FC
Lahore, September 9: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm at the decision to give police powers in Balochistan to the Frontier Corps (FC) and blasted the decision as a “retrogressive step” and “suicidal madness”. A statement issued by the Commission on Thursday said: “The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan disagrees […]
HRCP urges govt mediation to end PTCL impasse
Lahore, September 08: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the government to intervene in the long drawn out row between the employees and administration of the Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited (PTCL) so as to bring an early and amicable end to the impasse. A press statement issued by the Commission on Wednesday […]
Tackle the roots of intolerance: HRCP
Lahore, September 2: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has attributed Wednesday’s attacks on Shia processions on Hazrat Ali’s martyrdom day to continued failure of the state to confront the causes and perpetrators of extremism and violence in the name of belief. In a statement issued on Thursday, HRCP said: “The attacks on Wednesday […]
HRCP demands political parties join hands to end Karachi mayhem
Lahore, August 4: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed serious concern on Wednesday over the spree of killings unleashed on Karachi after the assassination of a lawmaker, and called upon all political actors to do everything within their power to end the bloodshed in the city and settle their differences in a non-violent […]
HRCP team finds tense calm in Gojra
Lahore, July 30: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has stated that although peace prevails in Gojra ahead of the anniversary of last year’s grisly attacks on Christians there, that peace is largely due to the presence of a strong police contingent. HRCP has emphasised the urgent need to find ways to secure inter-faith […]
HRCP urges renewed commitment to end torture
Lahore, June 25: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to take effective measures to ensure that there is no impunity for state agents violating the prohibition on torture under Pakistani law as well as international human rights and humanitarian law. In a statement issued on Friday, ahead of International […]
HRCP group begins work to highlight threats based on belief
Lahore, June 15, 2010: A working group established by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has formally started working to highlight the challenges and discrimination faced by the communities across the country on account of their belief. The HRCP Working Group on Rights of Communities Vulnerable Because of their Belief, which was launched last […]
Dr Mehdi Hasan replaces Asma Jahangir
Lahore, June 14: Noted academician Dr Mehdi Hasan has been elected as Chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) following Ms Asma Jahangir’s resignation, says an HRCP statement. The full statement reads as follows: Consequent upon Asma Jahangir’s decision to step down as Chairperson of HRCP, the governing body of the Commission has by […]
HRCP alarmed over likely choice to head CII
Lahore, June 14, 2010: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the reported decision to appoint a conservative cleric to head the Council of Islamic Ideology. A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said: “The reported decision to relieve the widely acclaimed scholar for rational interpretation of Islamic injunctions as chairman […]
