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HRCP slams series of unfortunate events on eve of elections

| 5 April 2013 | 0 Comments

Lahore, April 05, 2013: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with alarm a horde of undesirable developments across the country that it feared would circumvent people’s democratic rights and strengthen obscurantist elements. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “Just when the citizens were hoping that the lead-up to the general elections […]

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HRCP states violence displaces in Tirah

| 25 March 2013 | 0 Comments

Lahore, March 25:  The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses deep concern at the prevailing situation in the Tirah valley, Khyber agency. The Commission strongly condemns the bomb attack killing at least 17 people at Jalozai, this past Friday on a camp for those internally displaced by the violence in Tirah valley.  The Commission […]

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HRCP condemns Parveen`s murder

| 14 March 2013

Lahore, March 14: Condemning OPP director Parveen Rehman’s brutal assassination in the strongest possible terms, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called u pon all Pakistani citizens who care for freedom, justice and human rights to stand up against  their enemies that are out to destroy their symbols of hope. In a statement issued […]

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Joseph colony incident HRCP holds police, administration responsible

| 13 March 2013

Lahore, March 13: In its preliminary report after a fact-finding mission to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has held the police and the provincial administration squarely responsible for the horrible affair. The commission in its report said: The purpose of this preliminary report is to present facts […]

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HRCP condemns attack on Christian homes

| 9 March 2013

Lahore, March 09: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses deep grief and anger at the unchecked attack on over 100 homes belonging to the Christian community in Badami Bagh, Lahore today. The shocking incident occurred after a Christian young man was accused of blasphemy. It is regrettable that the Punjab administration has not […]

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International Women`s Day

| 8 March 2013

Lahore, March 8: On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses solidarity with the women who are suffering due to growing violence and various forms of discrimination in the country. The rise in occurrence of ghastly incidents, such as sectarian violence witnessed in the form of cowardly bomb […]

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HRCP slams killings in Karachi blasts

| 4 March 2013

Lahore, March 04: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the twin bombing inKarachi and slammed the unending targeting of citizen because of their belief. A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said: “Another week, another city. Sunday’s bombings in Karachi constitute yet another failure of the government and the intelligence agencies to protect the citizens from […]

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HRCP slams newsman`s killing

| 28 February 2013

Lahore: Feb 28: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the murder of Malik Mumtaz, a journalist based at Miranshah, South Waziristan on Wednesday. The HRCP stated that the murder is a continuation of the disturbing trend of increasing violence against journalists. The fact that Mumtaz is the fifth journalist to be killed in the […]

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Pay Mirani Dam affectees; HRCP

| 25 February 2013

Lahore, February 25: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the Planning Commission and WAPDA to immediately settle the claim for compensation of the Mirani Dam (Balochistan) affectees and end their long wait. In a statement issued here today, the commission said: “About a score of peasants from Turbat in Balochistan have […]

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HRCP urges Zardari to visit Quetta

| 20 February 2013

Lahore, February 20: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf to take personal initiatives for guaranteeing security of life to the Hazara Shias. While requesting President Zardari to visit Quetta, the HRCP Chairperson, Zohra Yusuf, has said:  “Within the seven weeks of this year […]

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