Press release Press freedom vital to government’s democratic credentials Islamabad, 29 August 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly urged the government to acknowledge and promptly address constraints to press freedom. In a statement released today at the launch of its report investigating recent curbs on newspaper distribution and journalists’ freedom

Press release HRCP mourns passing of Kuldip Nayar Lahore, 24 August 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) deeply mourns the loss of Kuldip Nayar, eminent Indian columnist and one of the region’s most committed human rights activists. In a statement issued today, HRCP has said: ‘Few people on either side of the

Press release Recurring mining fatalities unacceptable: HRCP Lahore, 15 August 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly urged the new government to prioritize the need for occupational health and safety in the mining sector. In a statement issued today, HRCP has mourned the deaths of at least 13 laborers and two

Press statement Post-polls, HRCP emphasizes commitment to ‘civil supremacy’ Lahore, 31 July 2018. Following its preliminary statement issued on 25 July, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed satisfaction that the 2018 general elections were held on time and remained, by and large, peaceful. However, HRCP regrets that many lives were lost

Press release Poor first impressions of polling day: HRCP Lahore, 25 July 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has observed the electoral process across Pakistan over the past several months, paying special attention to reports of violence, allegations of pre-poll manipulation and the arrangements put in place by the Election Commission of

Curbs on freedom of expression in Pakistan: Summary of HRCP fact-finding exercise Lahore, 23 July 2018: Over the last several months, numerous journalists in the print and broadcast media have complained of interference with freedom of expression. Additionally, sales and distribution agents have corroborated the Dawn management’s complaint of unlawful interference with distribution of

Press release HRCP slams attacks on Jibran Nasir Lahore, 22 July 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is gravely concerned at the escalating threat to independent candidate Jibran Nasir in Karachi. Mr Nasir and his supporters – who have been canvassing on rights-based issues such as access to water, housing and education

Press statement Attempts to maneuver polls unacceptable: HRCP  Islamabad, 16 July 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is gravely concerned over what it sees as blatant, aggressive and unabashed attempts to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming elections. While it is critical that the polls are held as scheduled, there are now

Press release ‘Election gatherings, not killing fields’: HRCP Lahore, 14 July 2018. In the wake of last night’s deadly attack on an election gathering in Mastung, which has left at least 128 people dead, including Balochistan Awami Party candidate Siraj Raisani, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the emerging

Press release HRCP condemns assassination of Haroon Bilour Lahore, 11 July 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the suicide attack on an Awami National Party (ANP) corner meeting in Peshawar last night, which left at least 20 people dead, among them senior ANP leader Haroon Bilour. In a statement