Category: Press Releases
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 […]
انسانی حقوق کے محافظین کے تحفظ کے لیے مطالبات پر مشتمل منشور کی منظوری
اسلام آباد 07مئی 2015ء پریس ریلیز پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق (ایچ آر سی پی) نے جمعرات کو ایک مشاورت کا اہتمام کیا۔ مشاورت کے اختتام پر 11نکاتی منشور منظور کیا گیا جس میں حکومت سے مطالبہ کیا گیا کہ انسانی حقوق کے محافظین کی سلامتی وتحفظ کو یقینی بنایا جائے اور ان کے کام […]
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 […]
‘Polluted waters caused suspected thief’s death’
ISLAMABAD: A suspected thief, who drowned in a stream in Islamabad last week after he was allegedly chased by police officials, had water in his lungs and had inhaled noxious gasses, says a medical report issued by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. The medical report, prepared by a Pims board headed by medico-legal officer Dr […]
HRCP shocked at killing of T2F director, demands justice
Lahore, April 25: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the assassination of renowned activist and human rights defender Sabeen Mahmud. The Commission demanded that Sabeen’s killers must be held to account and immediate steps must be taken to address the escalating threats and violence against rights defenders across Pakistan. In a statement […]
حکومت معاشی بحران اور حقوق کی پامالیوں کا نوٹس لے
لاہور 19اپریل،2015ئ پریس ریلیز پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق (ایچ آر سی پی) نے مطالبہ کےا ہے کہ منتخب حکومت اور پارلیمنٹ فوج کے لےے میدان کھلا چھوڑنے کی بجائے ملک کو درپیش متعدد چیلنجوں پر قابو پائے۔ سیاسی قیادت کو اس بات کا احساس ہونا چاہئے کہ کوئی بھی فوجی آپریشن اس وقت تک […]
HRCP demands govt’s focus on economic crisis, denial of rights
Lahore, April 19: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded that the elected government and parliament take ownership of the litany of challenges facing the country, rather than ceding space to the establishment. It is critical for the political leadership to realise that no army operation can be effective or stabilising unless it […]
HRCP slams order to cancel Balochistan talk at LUMS
Lahore, April 10: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave alarm and dismay over the authorities ordering the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to cancel a discussion on Balochistan. HRCP called it unfortunate that that had happened on a democratic government’s watch. The Commission said in a statement issued on Friday: […]
