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HRCP not impressed by no-holds-barred fight for gaddi
Lahore, August 5: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at an “exaggerated hassle over who should occupy the gaddi” leading to total neglect of the affairs of the state. It has called upon the government to focus on the real issues of the people and urged those seeking to pressurise the government through […]
HRCP slams Ahmadis’ killing in Gujranwala
Lahore, July 28: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has slammed the mob attack and killing of four members of the Ahmadi community in Gujranwala and burning of five houses as “brutalisation and barbarism stooping to new lows”. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said: “HRCP is shocked and disgusted at the killing of four […]
Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the Gaza Strip: establish an independent commission of inquiry into violations of international law committed during Israeli ‘Operation Protective Edge’ and ensuring accountability
Geneva-Paris, 22 July 2014 The undersigned national, regional and international human rights organisations call upon the UN Human Rights Council, which will convene a Special Session on 23 July 2014, to establish an international independent commission of inquiry to investigate violations of international law, including international crimes, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity, […]
HRCP condemns new security measure
Lahore, July 04: Describing the Protection of Pakistan Bill, adopted by parliament this week, as a blatant attack on the fundamental rights of the people, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has condemned the government for deliberately following the model of a police state. In a statement issued here on Friday the commission said: “The […]
HRCP for more efficient arrangements for IDPs
Lahore, June 27: Expressing concern at reports of hardships still being faced by the people displaced as a result of the military operation in North Waziristan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for more efficient arrangements for looking after these IDPs and meaningful cooperation between the authorities and civil society organizations. In a […]
Pakistan: Time for real efforts to eradicate torture and implement the Convention Against Torture
LAHORE, June 26: On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Organization against Torture (OMCT) and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) jointly call on the Government of Pakistan to show its commitment to the abolition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment by effectively implementing the United […]
Pakistan: Time for real efforts to eradicate torture and implement the Convention Against Torture
LAHORE, June 26: On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Organization against Torture (OMCT) and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) jointly call on the Government of Pakistan to show its commitment to the abolition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment by effectively implementing the […]
HRCP condemns police brutality, loss of life in Lahore action
Lahore, June 18: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the police action at the Tahirul Qadri Secretariat on Tuesday, in which eight people were killed, and at least 90 injured. In a statement, the Commission said: “HRCP condemns in the strongest words possible the unfortunate events on Tuesday in which eight […]
HRCP’s concern at Panjgur schools’ closure
Lahore, June 16: Dismayed at the forced and continued closure of schools by militants in the Panjgur town of Balochistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) sees this as the latest sign of extremism gnawing at the vitals of the country. A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said that a previously unheard of […]
HRCP slams targetting of nationalists in Sindh
Lahore, June 3: Expressing grave concern over the abduction and brutal murder of Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM) activist Muneer Cholyani, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Tuesday that the incident appeared to be the continuation of a disturbing trend in Sindh where individuals affiliated with nationalist groups and political parties were being targetted. In […]
