Press release Stop arbitrary curbs on HRDs’ freedom of movement Lahore, 26 October 2018. While the court has granted bail to human rights activist Gulalai Ismail, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is seriously concerned that her name remains on the Exit Control List (ECL) and her travel documents confiscated. Ms Ismail, an

Press release Government’s stance on Khashoggi affair regrettable Lahore, 22 October 2018. In the wake of the details released concerning the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, allegedly at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said that it ‘regrets the Pakistani government’s failure to take an appropriate

Press release Asma Jahangir Conference 2018: Human rights transcend cultures and nations Lahore, 14 October 2018. The Asma Jahangir Conference 2018, centering on the theme ‘Justice for Empowerment’ concluded successfully today with fiery speeches from PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, ANP leader Afrasiab Khattak, federal minister for human rights Dr Shireen Mazari, and former

Joint statement Call for Asian countries to end the death penalty and respect the right to life Bangkok, 10 October 2018.  The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and 28 civil society organizations in Asia condemn the recent imposition of the death penalty by the Singaporean authorities on Abdul Wahid Bin Ismail, Mohsen Bin

Press release ‘State’s duty to uphold social and economic justice’: HRCP Lahore, 9 October 2018. At its recently held meeting, the Council (governing body) of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed ‘grave concern at efforts to roll back the 18th constitutional amendment, evidenced by remarks made reportedly by state institution representatives as

Press release RTI is at the heart of democracy Lahore, 28 September 2018. In a statement issued to mark International Right to Know Day, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has reiterated that ‘people’s right to information (RTI) is nothing short of a fundamental right. The right to know lies at the heart

Press release HRCP sets up National Interfaith Working Group Islamabad, 25 September 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has recently established a National Interfaith Working Group as part of an ongoing project on advocacy and legal aid for religious minorities. In a statement issued today at the group’s inaugural meeting in Islamabad,

Press release Journalism is not a crime Lahore, 24 September 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is greatly perturbed to learn that the Lahore High Court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida, requiring him to appear at the next hearing of a case seeking action against former Prime

Press release Faith no criterion for public service Lahore, 8 September 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the government’s decision to withdraw its nomination of Dr Atif Mian for the Economic Advisory Council (EAC). In a statement issued today, HRCP has said: ‘There is overwhelming evidence to

Press release Enforced disappearances exclude every human right Lahore, 30 August 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has reiterated the need for the government to criminalize enforced disappearances. In a statement issued today to mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, HRCP has said that, ‘even as we express solidarity