Press release HRCP calls for justice in suspected targeted killing of Hidayatullah Lohar Karachi, 25 March 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) calls on the Sindh government to ensure that the murder of political activist Hidayatullah Lohar is investigated transparently and independently of any external pressure. The protestors who were detained on

Press release HRCP demands measures for women's economic empowerment and gender parity Lahore, 8 March 2024. On this International Women's Day, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) commends the resilience of working women in the face of harmful misogynistic attitudes and unprecedented economic instability. However, it is gravely concerning that Pakistan continues to lag

Press release HRCP warns Senate against imposing social media curbs Lahore, 3 March 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly opposes the proposed Senate resolution seeking a ban on all social media and warns the members of the Upper House that any such ill-judged measures that violate people’s constitutional right to freedom

Press release HRCP releases 2024 election report, demands independent audit Lahore, 17 February 2024. In a report released earlier today, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called into question the integrity and credibility of the 8 February elections. Reports from HRCP’s election observers, who carried out spot-checks across 51 constituencies, indicate that

Press release Political parties should devise human rights charter Lahore, 27 January 2024. On concluding its 75th council meeting, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on political parties to develop a human rights charter in the face of receding democracy, pre-poll electoral manipulation and severe challenges to human rights. Escalating levels