Lahore, June 18: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the police action at the Tahirul Qadri Secretariat on Tuesday, in which eight people were killed, and at least 90 injured. In a statement, the Commission said: “HRCP condemns in the strongest words possible the unfortunate events on Tuesday in which

Lahore, June 16: Dismayed at the forced and continued closure of schools by militants in the Panjgur town of Balochistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) sees this as the latest sign of extremism gnawing at the vitals of the country. A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said that a previously unheard

Lahore, June 3: Expressing grave concern over the abduction and brutal murder of Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM) activist Muneer Cholyani, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Tuesday that the incident appeared to be the continuation of a disturbing trend in Sindh where individuals affiliated with nationalist groups and political parties were being targetted.

Lahore, May 28: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm and disgust over the murder of a young woman, who was killed by her family in a manner like stoning to death, close to the Lahore High Court for marrying without their consent. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said:

Lahore, May 19: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced concern over a malicious campaign seeking to close down a media channel and called for unity among media ranks and de-escalation of the situation to protect media freedom and reduce risks for journalists. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said: “HRCP can