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

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