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HRCP demands probe into discovery of 15 dead bodies in Khuzdar
Lahore, January 27: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced its serious concern over the discovery of 15 badly decomposed dead bodies in Khuzdar district of Balochistan on Saturday and called upon the federal and Balochistan provincial government to urgently establish the identity of the deceased and their killers. In letters written to the […]
PPO a ploy to legitimise illegalities: HRCP
Lahore, January 24: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced alarm at the promulgation of Protection of Pakistan(Amendement) Ordinance 2014 and said the law violated constitutionally guaranteed rights and legitimised illegalities. In a statement issued on Friday, HRCP said: “There are far too many things in the PPO that rights respecting individuals would find difficult to stomach. […]
HRCP condoles death of veteran rights activist Mian Nizam Din
Lahore, January 15: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condoled the passing of a senior former staff member and veteran human rights activist Mian Nizam Din. In a condolence meeting, HRCP fondly recalled Mian Sahib “as much more than a human rights activist. He was the famous developer of our archives section and that […]
HRCP slams horrors in Karachi turf wars
Lahore, January 9, 2014: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the lack of protection for citizens’ lives in Lyari, and other violence-hit parts of Karachi, and demanded that the outrage over the killing of four members of a family and rape of a fifth reportedly over the victims’ political affiliation […]
HRCP condemns shrine killings, demands steps to safeguard citizens
Lahore, January 8, 2014: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the killing of six men at a shrine in Karachi reportedly by Taliban-linked militants and demanded meaningful steps to put an end to killing of citizens by the extremists. In a statement released to the media on Wednesday, the Commission said: “The […]
HRCP slams assassination of activist in Panjgur
Lahore, December 27, 2013: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the murder of its activist Ahmed Jan Baloch in Panjgur. The Commission has demanded the arrest of his killers and measures to make the work of human rights defenders less dangerous. Ahmed Jan was shot and severely injured by armed men on a […]
HRCP says proposed law bid to legalise disappearances
Lahore, December 20: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with deep concern media reports about a draft legislation concerning enforced disappearances that is likely to be tabled in parliament soon. In a statement issued on Friday, HRCP said, “It is regrettable that one finds out about impending legislation on a critical human […]
Stop abduction and killings in Balochistan
Lahore Dec 9: HRCP has called upon Dr. Abdul Malik, Chief Minister of Balochistan, to immediately take appropriate measures for the recovery of human rights activists and other citizens abducted by the law enforcement agencies and order proper investigations into killing of citizens by law enforcing agencies. HRCP is deeply concerned at the increase in […]
HRCP demands adequate, affordable, nutritious food for all
Lahore, November 29: Participants of a‘March to End Hunger’ event organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)on Friday called upon the government to ensure accessto food for all, control prices of staple foods and initiate land reform. The walk started from the Punjab Assembly and concluded at the Lahore Press Club. The hundreds […]
Lack of direction more worrying than the crisis confronting state: HRCP
Lahore, October 14: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has voiced concern at the absence of clarity and direction in dealing with the many pressing crises confronting the state. In a statement issued at the conclusion of its autumn meeting on Sunday, the HRCP executive body said: “The Executive Council of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses […]
