Press release Appeasement of mob violence unacceptable Lahore, 4 November 2018. Following three days of street violence perpetrated by far-right religious-political groups – notably the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) – who opposed the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Aasia Bibi, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said that it is ‘appalled at the government’s

Press release After the Aasia Bibi verdict, a longer battle Lahore, 1 November 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has greatly welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark judgement acquitting Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy in 2010 and sentenced to death. In a statement issued today, HRCP has said: ‘While there is

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