Lahore January 14: In a press statement Ms. Asma Jahangir, former President of Supreme Court Bar Association has strongly denied a statement attributed to her  in a section of the press that while referring to the Delhi gang rape case she said ‘either the accused be hanged or their sexual organs chopped off’. She

Lahore, December 3: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the destruction of over 100 tombstones at a graveyard for Ahmedis early on Monday and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. HRCP said in a statement: “This is an unmistakable act of intimidation and escalation in the campaign of hate

Lahore, November 28: Voicing its concern at and condemnation of the attempt to assassinate senior journalist Hamid Mir, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for effective measures to guarantee journalists’ fullest possible security. In a statement issued here today the commission said: “The bid to target senior journalist Hamid Mir raises

Lahore, November 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the killing of about 25 innocent Pakistani citizens on the grounds of their belief and called for serious efforts to subdue the monster of sectarianism. In a statement issued here today, HRCP said. No words are strong enough to condemn Wednesday’s

Lahore, November 19: While condemning the murder of a journalist in Panjgur, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for serious and concerted efforts not only to punish the culprits but also to ensure that working journalists can fulfill their duties in an environment of peace and security. In a statement issued

Mingora, November 13: The internal displacement challenges facing Pakistan can be prevented or at least mitigated substantially if holistic approaches focusing on educating the people, promoting tolerance and peace, strengthening of disaster response mechanisms and contingency planning are ensured, a consultation on internal displacement in Pakistan organised by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)

Lahore, November 12: Members of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan have expressed deep sorrow at the demise of Senator (R) Iqbal Haider. Iqbal Haider was among the founding members of HRCP and greatly contributed to strengthening the organization in its formative years. He also represented HRCP at the Supreme Court in crucial cases

Lahore, November 09: While hailing the UN decision to declare November 10 as Malala Day, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government and the people of Pakistan to rise to the challenge the worldwide tribute to the young girl from Swat presents them with. They must make a solemn

LAHORE, October 15: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over rising food scarcity in Pakistan and its impact on the people, especially those below the poverty line. In a statement issued on the eve of World Food Day on Tuesday, HRCP said: “There is unmistakable evidence of growing food scarcity