Press release Federation must end GB’s constitutional, political and economic deprivations HRCP concludes fact-finding mission Gilgit, 8 June 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has concluded a high-profile fact-finding mission to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), comprising Council members Salima Hashmi and Muzaffar Hussain, senior journalist Ghazi Salahuddin, and HRCP regional coordinator Israruddin. During its

Press release IHC ruling, enforced disappearances committee positive steps Lahore, 31 May 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) welcomes the Islamabad High Court’s order holding previous and incumbent chief executives accountable for what the court has termed a ‘tacit approval of the policy regarding enforced disappearances.’ It is critical—based on the overwhelming

Press release Freedom of expression, other rights constricted in 2021 HRCP releases annual report for 2021 Islamabad, 29 April 2022. In its flagship annual report, State of Human Rights in 2021, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious reservations concerning freedom of expression in 2021. In at least nine cases, journalists

Press release Winning entries of HRCP’s photo-essay competition selected Lahore, 20 April 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is delighted to announce that the following participants have been selected as the winner and runners-up for HRCP’s photo-essay competition on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly: Winner: Mr Sibth Ul Hassan Turi

Press release HRCP slams security forces for treatment of drivers in Chagai Lahore, 16 April 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is alarmed to learn that a driver was killed allegedly by security forces in Chagai near the Pakistan-Afghan border while attempting to speed away in his vehicle when told to stop.

Press releaseSindh government must pursue Jokhio caseLahore, 14 April 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses grave concern over the decision to exclude two sitting PPP lawmakers from the list of accused in the murder of Nazim Jokhio on grounds of lack of evidence. HRCP observes that this development follows closely on the heels

Press release Celebrating I A Rehman Lahore, 12 April 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) remembers I. A. Rehman, the organisation’s former honorary spokesperson and secretary-general, on the occasion of his first death anniversary. Under Mr Rehman’s steady leadership, which lasted over 25 years, HRCP grew into an internationally credible human rights

Press release Government reference on 63-A seeks to manipulate constitutional process Lahore, 25 March 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is deeply concerned by the situation that has developed in the wake of the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition parties against the Prime Minister. It is regrettable that a process that

Press release HRCP calls for revision of laws constraining freedom of assembly Lahore, 17 March 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has, in partnership with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), released a study titled Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Pakistan: A Legislative Review. The study identifies the laws and procedures that are

Press release Modern slavery: HRCP report on trafficking in women and girls Lahore, 9 March 2022. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has released a study titled Modern slavery: Trafficking in women and girls in Pakistan, which identifies Pakistan as a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Although it is difficult to determine the magnitude of the crime—given lack of