Press release HRCP strongly condemns Kohistan honour killing Lahore, 29 November 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is appalled by the recent 'honour' killing of a young girl in Mansehra, who was murdered allegedly by members of her family after a video featuring her went viral on social media. The fact that

Press release HRCP elects new council HRCP has elected a 31-member council for a three-year term (2023–26). Seasoned rights activist Asad Iqbal Butt was elected chairperson. Senior journalist and anchor Munizae Jahangir was elected co-chair, and veteran journalist and trade unionist Husain Naqi elected treasurer. The council also elected five vice-chairs: for Balochistan (Kashif

Press release HRCP deplores damage to democracy, calls for economic justice Lahore, 12 November 2023. On concluding its 37th annual general meeting, the general body of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its apprehension over the growing sense of powerlessness among ordinary people amid economic deprivation and unemployment. HRCP believes that