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HRCP welcomes polls in KP, slams violence, curbs on women’s vote
Lahore, June 01: While welcoming the conclusion of local government elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its concern that the rifht of women to cast their vote continued to be denied and the arrangements made for the maintenance of law and order and for smooth polling were grossly […]
HRCP condemns Mastung killings, demands justice
Lahore, May 30: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the murder of at least 21 passengers of two Karachi-bound buses in Mastung district on Friday and demanded that the killers should be brought to justice and road travel is made secure from such wanton acts of violence. In a statement issued on […]
Lawyers’ killing by cops points to deep-rooted problem: HRCP
Lahore, May 26: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has slammed the killing of two lawyers in Daska in targeted police firing, and called for a thorough look at the police modus operandi to ensure that force is used to protect citizens rather than killing them. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission […]
HRCP’s concern over operation in Kalat
Lahore, May 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties in a security forces operation conducted in Kalat district and called details of the operation to be shared. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “HRCP has noted with concern reports of an operation launched […]
HRCP, ICJ demand clarification on juveniles’ trial by military courts
Lahore, May 21: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have expressed deep concern that following the 21st amendment, juveniles suspected of committing offences related to terrorism could end up being tried by the newly constituted military courts. In letters sent to the prime minister and the interior […]
HRCP slams massacre in Karachi bus attack
Lahore, May 13: The barbaric killing of members of the Ismaili community in a bus attack in Karachi is highly condemnable, but it deserves more than mere words of censure and sympathy from the authorities, the political parties and the civil society, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Wednesday. In a statement, […]
HRCP grieved over death of Norwegian ambassador
Lahore, May 8: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Norwegian Ambassador Leif H. Larsen, in a helicopter crash in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday. In a statement, the Commission said: “HRCP is deeply saddened by the death of Lief Larsen and condoles with the Norwegian government and people, his […]
HRCP event adopts charter of demands for protecting HRDs
Islamabad, May 07: A consultation organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) here on Thursday concluded with an 11-point charter of demands calling upon the government to ensure safety and protection for human rights defenders and to facilitate their work. The consultation, attended by a large number of civil society representatives, began with a […]
