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HRCP appalled by Khyber APA acquitting killers after jirga decree
Lahore, June 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned an assistant political agent’s decision in Khyber Agency to acquit, based upon a Jirga verdict, two men who had confessed to killing their maternal uncle and their sister-in-law in a so-called honour crime. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said: […]
HRCP condemns ‘ridiculous’ CII recommendations
Lahore, May 27: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) recommendations that call for violence against women, among other regressive, illegal or redundant advice contained in a ‘model’ law purportedly designed to protect women’s rights. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “As much as […]
GSP + Compliance critical for sustainable economic growth
Lahore, May 20: A consultation on the GSP + regime was conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), at their offices on Friday, May 20th. The consultation commenced with opening remarks by I.A. Rehman, Secretary General HRCP. An overview of the GSP+ regimes and standards was provided by Professor Zahid Riaz and Dr. […]
HRCP demands end to child labour
Lahore, May 19: A workshop by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), on Child Labour, was organized at their offices on Thursday, May 19th. In attendance were prominent civil society organizations, focusing on the rights of children, activist and representing the government Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB). Pakistan being a signatory to many […]
HRCP aghast at girl’s jirga-ordained murder
Lahore, May 6: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 16-year old girl following a jirga’s decision to punish her for her supposed role in helping a couple find happiness together. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “It is impossible to not be astounded […]
HRCP demands probe into activist’s abduction, custodial death of MQM worker
Lahore, May 04: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave alarm over law enforcement personnel abducting and detaining without any charge for 10 days a political activist from Naushero Feroze, as well as over the death of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker Aftab Ahmed, who had been in Rangers’ custody. In a […]
HRCP demands probe into land takeover practices of real estate behemoth
Lahore, April 19: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded an urgent and thorough investigation into the land acquisition practices in Karachi by the largest real estate developers in the country and expressed concerns over reports of use of the state’s coercive powers to deprive rightful owners of their land. In a […]
HRCP cautions against strong-arm tactics against AMP peasants
Lahore, April 18: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the administration denying peasants associated with Anjuman Muzareen Punjab (AMP) their right to peaceful protest and holding a convention aimed at drawing attention to the long struggle for their right to the land they have been cultivating for decades. In a […]
HRCP alarmed over reported civilian casualties in army operation in Johan, Kalat
Lahore, April 12: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is distressed at reports emerging from Johan, Kalat, and Isplingi, Mastung, indicating a high number of civilian casualties during an alleged army operation in these areas. While it is not possible to independently verify the reports as access is not available, citizens speak of 27 […]
