Government must demonstrate commitment to freedom of peaceful assembly Lahore, 12 October. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) will monitor the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)’s rally, scheduled to be held in Gujranwala on 16 October. As an independent, impartial human rights body, HRCP’s aim in doing so is to ensure that the state
HRCP slams PEMRA order Lahore, 2 October. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) takes serious exception to the recent order issued by PEMRA, prohibiting news channels from broadcasting interviews and public addresses by ‘proclaimed offenders and absconders’ on national television. This step violates not only citizens’ right to freedom of expression under Article
HRCP alarmed by surge in blasphemy cases against Shia community Lahore, 5 September. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is gravely concerned at the recent surge in blasphemy cases being registered against sectarian and religious minorities, particularly the Shia community, and the potential for ensuing sectarian violence. Anecdotal evidence suggests that over 40
Freedom from fear: HRCP demands end to enforced disappearances Lahore, 30 August. On International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reminds the government of its pledge to criminalise enforced disappearances. Not only must this heinous practice be recognised as a distinct, autonomous offence and the perpetrators
Release detained fisherfolk to mark independence meaningfully Lahore, 13 August. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) calls on the Pakistani and Indian governments to renew their commitment to bilateral peace as they celebrate their national independence, by securing the release of over 300 fisherfolk languishing in each other’s jails. In both cases, fisherfolk
Pakistan must honour pledge in Jinnah’s 11 August speech Lahore, 11 August. Observing National Minorities Day, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said that both state and society must be true to Mr Jinnah’s vision of a country in which religion or belief was a personal matter and no basis for differences
HRCP condemns Kashmir siege Lahore, 4 August. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly condemns the Modi government’s unrelenting suppression of civil, political and economic rights in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). As an independent human rights body with strong rights-based networks across South Asia and globally, HRCP believes that the state of affairs
Hina Jilani receives American Society of International Law award Lahore, 29 July. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is delighted to announce that Hina Jilani has received the prestigious Honorary Member Award for 2020, conferred by the American Society of International Law. Ms Jilani is one of HRCP’s founder members, a former secretary-general,
Hina Jilani receives American Society of International Law award Lahore, 29 July. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is delighted to announce that Hina Jilani has received the prestigious Honorary Member Award for 2020, conferred by the American Society of International Law. Ms Jilani is one of HRCP’s founder members, a former secretary-general,
HRCP warns Punjab assembly of fuelling bigotry Lahore, 24 July. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is appalled at recent developments that are set to further whittle down space for freedom of intellectual thought, enquiry and expression. The most concerning of these is the Punjab Tahafuzz-e-Bunyaad-e-Islam Act 2020, which restricts the publication of