Press release Law-and-order crisis and other violations in Sindh pervasive during 2023 HRCP releases annual report Karachi, 13 June 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s (HRCP) annual report on the state of human rights in 2023 details the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Sindh, particularly the marked increase in street crime—about 11 percent in Karachi—and

Press release HRCP launches model national policy framework for sanitation workers Hyderabad, 12 June 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for urgent policy measures to protect sanitation workers’ rights to a fair wage; better occupational safety and health; collective bargaining; and freedom from discrimination based on work or descent. In

Press release Mass discontent and loss of life critical in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 2023 HRCP releases annual report Peshawar, 11 June 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s (HRCP) annual report on the state of human rights in 2023 details the turbulent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, starting with the premature dissolution of the provincial assembly.

Press release HRCP builds case for a constitutional amendment to strengthen local governments Islamabad, 30 May 2024. HRCP held a consultation in collaboration with Dehleez on the need for constitutional protection for local government by presenting its policy paper, proposing a constitutional amendment of Article 140A. Legislators, policymakers and civil society members debated the paper

Press release Punjab defamation bill throttles free expression  Lahore, 20 May 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern over the draft defamation bill tabled in the Punjab Assembly. The content and language of the bill is troubling on several counts. First, it proposes a parallel structure to adjudicate claims