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Date:24 January 2012
HRCP alarmed by death of fourth GHQ attack suspect
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said: “HRCP notes with serious concern that with the recovery of Abdul Saboor’s body in Peshawar late last week
 
Date:18 January 2012
HRCP slams murder of yet another journalist
A statement issued by HRCP on Wednesday said: “It is exceedingly unfortunate that despite repeated assurances by the government to protect journalists, Mukarram Khan Atif, a senior journalist working for the electronic media was killed in Shabqadar
 
Date:16 January 2012
Soft corner for extremism to blame for Khanpur killings: HRCP
In a statement issued on Monday, HRCP said: “HRCP condemns the killing of innocent people in an explosion targeting a Chehlum procession in Khanpur and sympathises with the bereaved families
 
Date:10 January 2012
Civil society for due process and rights
The participants in the discussion agreed that the principle of parliament’s being the supreme authority in the land was inviolable and it could not be compromised under any circumstances
 
Date:09 January 2012
Intimidation, violence against journalists must end: HRCP
A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said: “The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is alarmed at reports of threats received by journalists on account of their work
 
Date:30 December 2011
HRCP condemns killing of police surgeon in Balochistan
In a statement issued on Friday, HRCP said it was deeply regrettable that Dr. Shah, who had reported receiving death threats and had earlier been injured in an attack
 
Date:20 December 2011
HRCP demands urgent Govt action after Indonesia boat tragedy
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said: “HRCP is saddened by the tragedy in Indonesian waters where the crew of a boat carrying around 170 Pakistanis as well as another 80 people of other nationalities
 
Date:15 Dec 2011
Implementing pro-women laws is the next challenge: HRCP
A statement by HRCP said on Thursday: “One cannot but welcome the passage of Prevention of Anti-Women Practices Bill and Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Bill
 
Date:09 December 2011
Masses must push government to stem the rot in Balochistan: HRCP
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said, “This year HRCP is commemorating December 10, the International Human Rights Day, in solidarity with the people of Balochistan
 
Date:08 December 2011
HRCP slams murder of coordinator in Khyber Agency
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said: “HRCP is grieved at the murder earlier today of Zarteef Afridi in Khyber Agency
 
Date:03 December 2011
Dec 10 a day of solidarity with people of Balochistan: HRCP
December 10, the International Human Rights Day, in solidarity with the people of Balochistan this year
 
Date:02 December 2011
HRCP slams ban on foreign news channels as arbitrary, futile
A statement issued by the Commission on Friday said: “The ‘unofficial’ ban on BBC and other foreign news channels by cable operators across the country
 
Date:25 Nov 2011
Beating up protesters is not the answer: HRCP
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “HRCP notes with concern and much distress the manner in which nurses protesting for their rights outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore
 
Date:21 Nov 2011
Abducted gas company staff must be released unharmed: HRCP
A statement issued by the Commission stated on Monday: “HRCP notes with dismay the ’sentencing’ of three abducted employees of gas company, who the insurgents say would be executed within 20 days
 
Date:09 Nov 2011
Govt must do more to protect minorities: HRCP
In a statement issued on Wednesday the Commission said: “HRCP is shocked at the brazen murder of the three Hindu citizens in Shikarpur and shares the sense of outrage of the Hindu community
 
Date:04 November 2011
Rain victims in Nawabshah, Sanghar need urgent help: HRCP
A statement issued by the Commission on Friday said: “An HRCP fact-finding mission to Nawabshah and Sanghar districts has noted a plethora of problems facing the rain-affected populations of the two distr
 
Date:26 October 2011
Suicides, people’s desperation and govt apathy disconcerting: HRCP
HRCP is alarmed at the growing number of people taking their own lives amid sheer hopelessness because of their circumstances
 
Date:10 October 2011
HRCP demands end to growing killings, impunity
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan takes serious note of the litany of threats to the right to life in Pakistan
 
Date:09 October 2011
HRCP again calls for abolition of death penalty
On World Day against the Death Penalty (October 10), HRCP reiterates its opposition to the death penalty and its belief that this punishment
 
Date:08 October 2011
Karachi: Unholy alliances for mayhem
The fact-finding team believes that all of the main political parties in the city bear responsibility for the people being massacred in Karachi
 
Date:05 October 2011
Hazara’s killings: HRCP urges Zardari & Gillani to step in
The HRCP has called upon President Zardari and Prime Minister Gillani to take immediate, direct and personal initiative to prevent the killing of members of the Hazara
 
Date:21 September 2011
Lack of action emboldened sectarian killers: HRCP
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has slammed the killing of at least 29 Shia pilgrims in Tuesday’s attack on their bus near Mastung
 
Date:09 September 2011
HRCP alarmed by assault on non-Muslims
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed acute concern at serious excesses against non-Muslims in Pannu Aqil, Sindh
 
Date:29 August 2011
Unions call for reform in labour law
Leaders of trade unions from the Lahore region have called upon the federalgovernment to make some essential changes in the Industrial Relations Ordinance2011
 
Date:26 August 2011
HRCP urges safe recovery of Shahbaz Taseer
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at the abduction of Shahbaz Taseer, son of assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer
 
Date:15 August 2011
HRCP slams murder, abduction of journalists
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the murder of a journalist in Khuzdar and abduction of another in the North Waziristan tribal region and called upon the authorities to take meaningful measures to effectively address threats to journalists
 
Date:30 July 2011
HRCP to conduct public hearing in Karachi today
A fact finding mission by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) investigating the causes of violence in Karachi
 
Date:22 July 2011
HRCP to conduct fact-finding on Karachi violence
Deeply concerned at the intensity of violence in Karachi in recent weeks that has resulted in the loss of over 200 lives and injuries to many more
 
Date:03 August 2011
Violence by cop at Nairang appalling: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm and disgust at a policeman ‘raiding’ a renowned art gallery in Lahore
 
Date:01 August 2011
HRCP issue interim statement on situation in Karachi
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has completed a fact-finding mission in Karachi
 
Date:19 July 2011
HRCP slams barring of Sikhs from temple
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with concern barring of Sikhs from a gurdwara in Lahore
 
Date:18 July 2011
HRCP’s concerns over a prisoner’s death
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its shock and anger at the death of a prisoner, accused of blasphemy and murder
 
Date:13 July 2011
HRCP concerned over treatment of Mianwali journalists
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded that cases registered against four journalists in Mianwali
 
Date:12 July 2011
HRCP for helping new wave of IDPs
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to take urgent steps to assist the citizens forced to flee their homes because of military operations against militants in the tribal areas
 
Date:27 June 2011
HRCP slams violence by hooligans at PU
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at torture against students of Punjab University’s Philosophy Department
 
Date:16 June 2011
Killings in Karachi outrageous, must end: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the loss of life in the latest upsurge of violence in Karachi
 
Date:09 June 2011
HRCP condemns murder of young man by Rangers
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its strong condemnation of the point-blank shooting of an unarmed young man by the Sindh Rangers in Karachi
 
Date:03 June 2011
Killings of teachers, activists unacceptable: HRCP
The target killing of teachers and political activists in Balochistan is outrageous and utterly unacceptable
 
Date:01 June 2011
Murder meant to muzzle media: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grief and indignation at the brutal murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad
 
Date:31 May 2011
HRCP demands recovery of missing journalist
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm at the disappearance of journalist Saleem Shahzad
 
Date:09 May 2011
Statement of HRCP Mission to Balochistan
Human Rights Commission organised a fact-finding mission to the province between 4 & 7 May.
 
Date:05 May 2011
Agencies’ role in JSMM activists’ murder must be probed: HRCP
Endorsing the observations of its fact-finding mission that probed the murder of four political activists in Sanghar district
 
Date:02 May 2011
Special fact-finding mission to Balochistan
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is sending a special fact-finding mission to Balochistan.
 
Date:28 April
HRCP slams govt as abducted HRD’s body found
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep shock and outrage over the barbaric murder of abducted human rights defender
 
Date:22 April 2011
HRCP’s dismay at acquittal of Mukhtaran rape accused
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its alarm and disappointment at the Supreme Court verdict acquitting the men accused of raping Mukhtaran Mai
 
Date:17 April 2011
Zohra Yusuf new HRCP chairperson
 
Date:17 April 2011
Zohra Yusuf new HRCP head
Ms. Zohra Yusuf and Mr. Kamran Arif were today elected chairperson and co-chairperson respectively of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
 
Date:16 April 2011
State institutions must tackle people’s problems: HRCP
The institutions of the state must discard pursuit of personal agendas and join hands to reverse the worsening conditions for the populace
 
Date:30 March 2011
HRCP demands lawful treatment of tenant marchers
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern at registration of cases in the Khanewal district against hundreds of tenants under the Anti-Terrorism Act
 
Date:29 March 2011
HRCP strongly condemns police violence on peaceful demonstrations of Lady Health Workers in Karachi and different towns of Sindh
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expresses concern at the brutal police action against lady health workers in Sindh and holds the Sindh Government
 
Date:02 March 2011
HRCP outraged at foul murders
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its sense of outrage and grief at the murder of Federal Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti and HRCP coordinator in Khuzdar district Naeem Sabir
 
Date:25 February 2011
HRCP assails foolish curbs on rights
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed disgust and alarm at the introduction of restrictions by Islamabad for Pakistanis traveling to India
 
Date:11 February 2011
Flood victims’ woes forgotten: HRCP
The (HRCP) has voiced concern that the problems of the flood-hit population all over Pakistan seem to have come off the priority list even though the difficulties facing the affected people remain as challenging as ever and in some areas have even aggravated
 
Date:10 February 2011
HRCP urges govt to ensure Siddique Eido’s release
 
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HRCP urges probe into alleged honour killing
 
Date:19 January 2010
HRCP plea for security for non-Muslims in Balochistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has asked the Balochistan government to address concerns of members of non-Muslim communities residing in Balochistan
 
Date:15 January 2011
HRCP grieves passing of Minhaj Barna
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grief at the passing of Minhaj Barna, veteran journalist and a leading member of journalists’ trade unions
 
Date:14 January 2011
HRCP wants journalist’s killers brought to justice
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed sorrow and alarm at the murder of TV journalist Wali Khan Babar in Karachi and demanded a full investigation to bring the killers to justice
 
Date:12 January 2011
HRCP condoles murder of Justice Iqbal’s parents
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep shock and grief at the murder of parents of Justice Javed Iqbal
 
Date:11 January 2011
HRCP for staying execution
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with concern the issuance of death warrants for a man in Sukkur jail and demanded withdrawal of the order
 
Date:07 January 2011
HRCP and labour criticise new Punjab law
A meeting of representatives of trade unions organized by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has deplored the lack of regard for labour rights
 
Date:06 January 2011
HRCP slams murder of 2 missing persons, wants activist released
 
Date:04 January 2011
HRCP condemns Punjab governor’s assassination
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, expressing grief and alarm at his murder and calling it a manifestation of growing intolerance in society.
 
Date:25 December 2010
HRCP voices concern over FSC verdict
The HRCP has expressed alarm at the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) decision that seeks reversal of several provisions of the Women’s Protection Act, 2006.
 
Date:21 December 2010
HRCP alarmed by HRD’s ‘disappearance’
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at the abduction by government agents of human rights activist Mr Siddique Eido from Pasni on Tuesday.
 
Date:14 December 2010
HRCP alarmed by killing of journalists, HRD
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern at the killing of a human rights defender and three journalists in the country in the last few days.
 
Date:13 December 2010
HRCP dismayed by executive’s response to police violence
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed shock and dismay at a lack of government response to the wanton use of violence by police against students and teachers in Lahore.
 
Date:09 December 2010
Militancy, intolerance undermining rights: HRCP
Increase in militancy and intolerance has heightened threats to human rights in Pakistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Thursday.
 
Date:23 November 2010
HRCP seminar demands focus on civic education
 
Date:22 November 2010
Killing of missing persons appalling: HRCP
The HRCP has called the killing of six missing persons, whose bodies were found from different parts of Balochistan during the Eid days, “appalling and unreservedly condemnable”.
 
Date:15 November 2010
HRCP concerned over case against military farm tenants
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over reports of registration of a criminal case against 175 tenants of military farms in Okara
 
Date:08 November 2010
HRCP mourns death of Dr Inayatullah, Iqbal Jafri
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condoles the passing away of renowned scholar Dr Inayatullah and noted journalist Mr Iqbal Jafri.
 
Date:05- November 2010
HRCP report demands long-term strategy on IDPs
Pakistan needs to shun the practice of dealing with internal displacement crises in a piecemeal and largely reactive manner and must urgently devise a long-term strategy for protection and assistance of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said.
 
Date:04 November 2010
HRCP urges Pakistan to vote against death penalty
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government of Pakistan to vote in favour of a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) demanding a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. The resolution is to be considered at the 65th session of the UNGA later this month.
 
Date:28 October 2010
HRCP hails Asma’s election
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has hailed Asma Jahangir’s election as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association
 
Date:25 October 2010
HRCP shocked by siege of Sherry’s house
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed outrage at hundreds of armed protesters laying siege of the Karachi residence of leading journalist and politician Sherry Rehman, threatening her and harassing her family
 
Date:17 October 2010
HRCP demands urgent focus on real issues
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over accelerating deterioration in the state of affairs in the country
 
Date:15 October 2010
HRCP moot demands more accessible, robust parliament
Parliament should find ways to increase its contacts with the people and must have a greater say in approval of official policies and in signing and ratification of international agreements by Pakistan
 
Date:11 October 2010
HRCP appalled by brutal torture on prisoners
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed outrage at inhuman torture and humiliation of several death row prisoners at the Toba Tek Singh District Prison as well as official indifference to demands for an inquiry.
 
Date:09 October 2010
HRCP urges abolition of death penalty
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to take early and meaningful steps toward abolition of the death penalty in the country as well as immediately make the informal moratorium on executions formal
 
Date:04 October 2010
Police violence on lawyers unwarranted: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at the police brutality against lawyers on court premises in Lahore
 
Date:04 October 2010
Extremists out to silence voices of sanity: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep anguish at the assassination of noted religious scholar Dr Muhammad Farooq in Mardan
 
Date:24 September 2010
HRCP for urgent efforts for Dr Aafia’s repatriation
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed dismay at the unusually harsh punishment awarded to Dr Aafia Siddiqui by a US court
 
Date:23 September 2010
HRCP finds gaps in response in flood-hit areas
A team of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) that visited the flood-hit areas of Multan and Muzaffargarh districts
 
Date:22 September 2010
HRCP dismayed by lingering row at Bahawalpur college
HRCP urges the medical college administration and the government to address the matter with the urgency it deserves and allow the students to resume their studies without hindrance
 
Date:17 September 2010
Concluding statement: SAHR multilogue on peace and regional cooperation
The South Asians gathered in New Delhi from September 13-15, 2010 for the multilogue suggested initiatives to move towards regional peace and cooperation.
 
Date:13 September 2010
Quran burning plan highlights need to tackle hate speech: HRCP
Expressing relief that the “outrageous plan” by a US pastor to burn copies of the holy Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has been averted
 
Date:09 September 2010
HRCP blasts handing over Balochistan to FC
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm at the decision to give police powers in Balochistan to the Frontier Corps (FC)
 
Date:08 September 2010
HRCP urges govt mediation to end PTCL impasse
A press statement issued by the Commission on Wednesday said: “The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has serious concerns over the continued stalemate between the PTCL employees and administration.
 
Date:06 September 2010
HRCP slates failure to nab reporter’s tormentors
The HRCP has strongly condemned the abduction and torture of journalist Umar Cheema and lamented the lack of progress in apprehending the culprits despite the lapse of several days.
 
Date:02 September 2010
Tackle the roots of intolerance: HRCP
The HRCP has attributed Wednesday’s attacks on Shia processions on Hazrat Ali’s martyrdom day to continued failure of the state to confront the causes and perpetrators of extremism and violence in the name of belief.
 
Date:01 September 2010
Judicial inquiry ordered in D. G. Khan killing
Mr. Fayyaz Ahmad Zaheer, Senior Civil Judge, D. G. Khan has been appointed one-man inquiry tribunal to probe an extra-judicial killing by police officers in D. G. Khan
 
Date:25 August 2010
HRCP shocked at police brutality against Bahawalpur students
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over police brutality against students of a medical college in Bahawalpur
 
Date:23 August 2010
Call for army’s intervention mischievous and inappropriate: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has slammed as entirely inappropriate and mischievous the demand by the head of a political party for the military to “take any martial law-type action against corrupt politicians and feudals”.
 
Date:20 August 2010
HRCP condemns denial of relief to Ahmedis
The HRCP is shocked by reports that government officials and local clerics have refused to provide shelter to around 500 flood-affected Ahmedi families from Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur districts
 
Date:10 August 2010
HRCP urges world to help Pakistan cope with flood devastation
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the United Nations and other aid and humanitarian organisations to support Pakistan
 
Date:09 August 2010
HRCP slams attacks on the media
A statement issued by the Commission on Monday said: “HRCP unreservedly condemns the attacks on cable operators’ offices in Karachi
 
Date:05 August 2010
HRCP report highlights human rights concerns in Swat
The fact-finding report, entitled ‘Swat: Paradise Regained?’, also highlights the specific concerns for women and children in the region, especially their psychological needs
 
Date:04 August 2010
HRCP demands political parties join hands to end Karachi mayhem
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed serious concern on Wednesday over the spree of killings unleashed on Karachi after the assassination of a lawmaker
 
Date:30 July 2010
HRCP team finds tense calm in Gojra
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has stated that although peace prevails in Gojra ahead of the anniversary of last year’s grisly attacks on Christians there, that peace is largely due to the presence of a strong police contingent
 
Date:28 July 2010
Changes in anti-terror law must not undermine rights: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern that some of the changes proposed in the anti-terrorism law are not only contrary to due process they will also cause derogation of human rights
 
Date:26 July 2010
HRCP slams closure of train services
The HRCP has criticised the recent decision to discontinue a number of popular train services, the manner of taking such important decisions and the apparent disregard for the needs and interests of the people.
 
Date:20 July 2010
HRCP calls murder of blasphemy accused scandalous, demands end to impunity
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over the assassination of two Christian brothers accused of blasphemy in Faisalabad.
 
Date:19 July 2010
HRCP alarmed over action targeting HEC chair’s family
The HRCP has expressed serious concern over the manner in which action has been taken against relations of Javed Leghari, chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC),
 
Date:13 July 2010
No provincial autonomy sans autonomy in services: HRCP
The HRCP has asked the government to consider legitimate demands of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) officers and emphasized that provincial autonomy cannot be realized without ensuring effective autonomy in services
 
Date:14 July 2010
Jalib’s murder a blow to national integrity: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed shock and grief over the murder of former senator Habib Jalib Baloch
 
Date:09 July 2010
HRCP alarmed over labour leader’s murder
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the murder of labour leader Mustansar Randhawa and his brother in Faisalabad
 
Date:06 July 2010
Clamp down on violence against journalists, HRCP asks govt
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern over a spike in incidents of violence against journalists.
 
Date:05 July 2010
HRCP for steps to implement rights treaties
The HRCP has called upon the government to take all steps, including the introduction of new legislation, in order to secure implementation of all human rights instruments it has ratified
 
Date:02 July 2010
Govt’s inability to curb attacks despite ‘prior notice’ irks HRCP
HRCP has expressed alarm over the carnage at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bukhsh in Lahore late on Thursday night, believed to have been caused by suicide bombers
 
Date:25 May 2010
HRCP urges renewed commitment to end torture
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to take effective measures to ensure that there is no impunity for state agents violating the prohibition on torture under Pakistani law as well as international human rights and humanitarian law.
by: Dr Mehdi Hasan Chairperson
 
Date:24 May 2010
HRCP urges inclusive, transparent compensation plan for conflict-hit areas
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has asked the government to inform the people as to how the plan for compensation for damage to houses in the conflict-hit zones of the country is progressing.
by: Dr Mehdi Hasan Chairperson
 
Date:23 May 2010
Heed UN report on drones and targeted killings, HRCP asks government
The HRCP has drawn the government’s attention to a United Nations expert’s report on targeted killings, including those through drone strikes, and urged Islamabad to ensure that the conduct of its own forces does not violate human rights and the humanitarian law
by: Dr Mehdi Hasan Chairperson
 
Date:15 June 2010
HRCP group begins work to highlight threats based on belief
A working group established by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has formally started working to highlight the challenges and discrimination faced by the communities across the country on account of their belief
by: I. A. Rehman Secretary - General
 
Date:14 June 2010
Dr Mehdi Hasan replaces Asma Jahangir
Noted academician Dr Mehdi Hasan has been elected as Chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) following Ms Asma Jahangir’s resignation.
by: I. A. Rehman Secretary - General
 
Date:14 June 2010
HRCP alarmed over likely choice to head CII
The HRCP has expressed concern over the reported decision to appoint a conservative cleric to head the Council of Islamic Ideology.
by: Dr. Mehdi Hasan Chairperson
 
Date:14 June 2010
Dr. Ayyaz returns home
Dr. Ayyaz Ali Khan, missing in Dubai, has been released by his captors following the HRCP’s urgent appeal
 
Date:10 May 2010
HRCP probe finds manipulation, politicization of judiciary in AJK
The recent controversy over the appointment of judges to the superior courts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has exposed constant manipulation of the judiciary by the executive and the consequent politicization of the judiciary in AJK
 
Date:27 May 2010
HRCP welcomes ratification of ICCPR, CAT
The HRCP has welcomed ratification by Pakistan of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson Chairperson
 
Date:03 May 2010
HRCP concerned over governance issues, exit of honest officers
The HRCP has expressed alarm at the deteriorating level of governance in the country and has called the departure of the State Bank of Pakistan governor another example of officials, who are unwilling to bow to pressure, being shown the door.
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:31 May 2010
HRCP outraged by Gaza flotilla killings by Israel
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has noted with extreme concern the killing of at least 10 people in Israeli armed forces’ action against pro-Palestinian activists aboard a flotilla carrying aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip
by: I. A. Rehman Secretary - General
 
Date:28 May 2010
HRCP blasts attack on Ahmadis in Lahore
HRCP has strongly condemned the militant attacks on the worship places of Ahmadi community in Lahore and called upon the government to take adequate measures to protect the minorities
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:27 May 2010
Cause for optimism, concern in Swat: HRCP
A fact-finding mission by the (HRCP) to Swat has found considerable improvement in the law and order situation in the militancy-hit region.
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:21 May 2010
HRCP shocked at escape of cop accused in rape case
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the release of a policeman who was among the accused detained in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in police custody.
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:10 May 2010
HRCP condemns vigilante justice in Toba Tek Singh
 
Date:06 May 2010
Amputations by Taliban outrage HRCP
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:28 April 2010
HRCP condemns killing of university teacher in Quetta
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan is concerned at the continuing target killings of teachers and other non-Baloch workers across Balochistan
by: I. A. Rehman
 
Date:13 April 2010
HRCP denounces brutal police action against protesters in Abbottabad
HRCP demands an immediate judicial inquiry into the killings of protesters as well as the circumstances in which people’s passions were aroused
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:07 April 2010
HRCP mourns colleague slain in Timergara bombing
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:04 April 2010
HRCP mourns the sad demise of Tahir Muhamad Khan
 
Date:28 March 2010
HRCP alarmed at drift into anarchy
HRCP noted that tensions between the parliament and the judiciary are acquiring serious dimensions and there is no cohesion between the political forces themselves
 
Date:19 March 2010
HRCP’s Annual Report Launching State of Human Rights in 2009
 
Date:02 March 2010
HRCP dismayed at police failure to recover abducted infant
The (HRCP) has expressed concern over the failure of the police and a public hospital in Multan to recover a 22-day-old child abducted from the hospital on February 21.
 
Date:22 February 2010
HRCP alarmed over illegal detentions, revenge killings in Swat
 
Date:13 February 2010
Consultation on police reform: citizens demand a police service, and not a force
A consultation was held at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan to discuss the new draft on police reforms that is likely to replace the Police Ordinance, 2002
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:12 February 2010
List of 17 Pakistanis detained in India on HRCP website
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:29 January 2010
HRCP demand total ban on Child labour
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan members belonging to Lahore have expressed their shock at the death of 12-year old Shahzia
 
Date:01 January 2010
HRCP condemns attack on journalist
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the murderous attack on Mr. M. H. Khan
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:18 December 2009
HRCP against arbitrary use of the ECL
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is of the view that while legal course should be taken against those who plundered national wealth,
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:06 December 2009
HRCP senior manager passes away
Khadim Hussain Manager, Administration, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) died here on Wednesday
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:09 December 2009
People perturbed on Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day of 2009 falls amidst the cruel realities being faced by Pakistanis.
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:03 December 2009
HRCP demands probe into firing on car by security forces
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over injuries to a seven-year-old girl in firing by Frontier Corps personnel on a car in Peshawar
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:02 December 2009
HRCP condemns attack on columnist
condemns attack on columnist
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:13 November 2009
Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2009 Preliminary report of HRCP Observers’ Mission
In its preliminary report the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Observers’ Mission has expressed satisfaction over the relatively peaceful conclusion of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections and appreciated the enthusiastic turnout of voters. At the same time
by Iqbal Haider Co-chairperson
 
Date:09 November 2009
HRCP monitoring Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's observers have arrived in Gilgit to monitor the general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan to be held on 12 November
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:21 October 2009
HRCP wants early opening of educational institutions
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan called upon the government on Wednesday to take steps to open the country's educational institutions at the earliest to defeat terrorists' foul designs of paralysing normal life in the country
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:11 October 2009
HRCP calls for immediate demilitarisation of Balochistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) calls for immediate demilitarisation of Balochistan as the first confidence-building measure to start a political dialogue in the province
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:18 September 2009
HRCP cautions govt against use of lashkars, detention of militants’ families
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has cautioned the government against adverse implications of depending on private militias
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:14 September 2009
HRCP wants proactive govt measures to curb violence against minorities
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Monday expressed concern over increasing frequency of violent attacks on religious minorities and demanded that the government take proactive measures to prevent such violence
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:02 September 2009
HRCP consultation urges persisting with local govt system
There was a strong consensus among the participants of a consultation orgainsed by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:01 September 2009
Another Baloch victim of extra-legal killing
Strongly condemning the brutal murder after abduction of another Balochistan leader, Rasool Bakhsh Baloch
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:28 August 2009
HRCP slates bid to gag Balochistan newspapers
The (HRCP) on Friday called upon the government to respect press freedom in Balochistan and end the practice of laying virtual siege of independent newspapers’ offices in the province
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:17 August 2009
HRCP demands independent inquiry into extrajudicial killing in Swat
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has rebutted the denial of extra-judicial killings by security agencies in Swat
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:12 August 2009
Serious concerns over mass graves, extrajudicial killings, IDPs’ plight in Swat: HRCP
A fact-finding mission of the (HRCP) to Swat has documented accounts of extrajudicial killings by the security forces, discovery of mass graves in the conflict-hit region, and the continued suffering of the civilian population
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:07 August 2009
Factory owner was killed in police presence
The recent killing of a factory-owner in Sheikhupura at the hands of an angry mob took place in the presence of unarmed policemen
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:06 August 2009
for favour of publication.
A Reference for the pioneering student leader Dr. Muhammad Sarwar will be held here at HRCP’s Dorab Patel Auditorium on Saturday August 8 at 5 p.m.
by: Husain Naqi
 
Date:05 August 2009
HRCP urges Pakistan, India to resume prisoner swap,
As the Pakistani and Indian governments exhibit a welcome resolve to resume dialogue,
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:04 August 2009
Gojra admin knew about pre-planned attacks: HRCP
Last week’s attacks targeting the Christian community in Gojra were not a spontaneous reaction to allegations of blasphemy but were planned in advance, a fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has found
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:01 August 2009
Press Release
The religious riots in Korian village and Gojra are frightening, where Islamic Religious Zealots have taken the law into their own hands. According to information of HRCP
by Dr. Mehdi Hassan Vice chairperson
 
Date:27 July 2009
Strong parliament essential for democracy
The parliament must be made strong and popular with the people if continuation of the democratic system is to be guaranteed
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:21 July 2009
Cosmetic changes won’t resolve militancy: HRCP
While welcoming the return of the Malakand IDPs to their homes as a positive development
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:18 July 2009
Early enforcement of economic rights urged
The government has been urged to take expeditious measures to ensure enforcement of the people’s economic, social and cultural rights
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:17 July 2009
HRCP against Encroaching personal freedoms
The (HRCP) condemns the government's move intended to use state power to prosecute and punish certain kind of messaging through cellular phone networks
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:24 June 2009
HRCP questions voluntary nature of refugees’ repatriation
The repatriation of registered Afghan refugees from Pakistan does not meet the required standard of voluntarism deemed mandatory by international refugee law
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:09 June 2009
TARGETED KILLINGS IN KARACHI
In a statement issued on Tuesday 09th June 2009, HRCP Vice-chairperson (Sindh) Ghazi Salahuddin has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise of violence in Sindh
by Ghazi Salahuddin Co-Chairperson
 
Date:08 June 2009
HRCP grieved over death of Lourdes Joseph
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:03 June 2009
A tragedy of errors and Cover-ups
The IDPs and outcome of military actions in FATA and Malakand Division
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:02 June 2009
Talban are the greatest threat
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:07 May 2009
HRCP for a crash plan for IDPs
The (HRCP) has called upon the federal government to immediately set up a special task force to implement a crash plan for extending relief to the large number of people displaced in the ongoing conflict
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:29 April 2009
Avoid civilian casualties, HRCP asks govt
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Wednesday expressed serious concern at reports of civilian casualties during operation by the security forces in Lower Dir district
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:28 April 2009
Musharraf’s stance on disappearances is wrong: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has rejected as “absolutely untenable” the claim made by former president Pervez Musharraf that most of the “disappeared” persons had gone missing on their own
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:24 April 2009
HRCP condoles death of Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed
Council Members of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan express their deep sadness at the passing away of Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed on 18 April
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:14 April 2009
April 13 a day of ignominious capitulation: HRCP
The way the National Assembly resolved to back the Nizam-e-Adl Regulation for Malakand Division on Monday does no credit to the House
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:09 April 2009
HRCP aghast at the extrajudicial killings of
The killings, allegedly by the security forces, of Baloch Nationalists are a dangerous provocation and a grave violation of human rights
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:05 April 2009
HRCP seminar concludes Pakistan and Taliban cannot co-exist
The people of Pakistan cannot accept peace at the cost of surrendering citizens’ rights to militant groups
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:16 March 2009
Judges’ restoration a good first step: HRCP
The (HRCP) has welcomed the restoration of judiciary as a first step towards strengthening democracy
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:11 March 2009
Govt adopting dictatorial ways: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed dismay at curbs on freedom of assembly
by Iqbal Haider Co-chairperson
 
Date:09 March 2009
141 suicides in one month: HRCP
At least 141 people committed suicide in the country in one month
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:05 March 2009
Blast at Rehman Baba’s mausoleum shocks HRCP
The (HRCP) has condemned a bombing at the mausoleum of renowned poet Rehman Baba on the outskirts of Peshawar
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:02 march 2009
Mobile courts will disrupt judicial order: HRCP
The manner in which the federal government has decided to launch mobile courts will lead to disruption of judicial order and widespread resentment, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:20 February 2009
HRCP calls for body to recover missing persons
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called upon the government to immediately set up a high-powered and independent commission to deal with cases of enforced disappearance in Balochistan
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:18 February 2009
HRCP sees risk to basic rights and constitution
Commenting on the Peshawar announcement of February 17, regarding the enforcement of the Shariah law in the Malakand Division
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:12 February 2009
Ahmadis held without any evidence of blasphemy: HRCP
Five Ahmadis detained on charges of blasphemy in Layyah district have been held without virtually any proof or witnesses, the Human Rights Commission (HRCP) said on Thursday
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:11 February 2009
Failure to nab perpetrators of Shia killings worries HRCP
The recent string of target-killing of Shias in Balochistan and the government’s failure to bring any of the perpetrators to justice is a cause for growing alarm
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:10 February 2009
138 suicides in one month: HRCP
At least 138 people committed suicide in the country in one month
by: I. A Rehman Secretary General
 
Date:19 January 2009
HRCP sets the record straight
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan heard chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudry’s comments on the laxity of human rights organisations in the country
by: Asma Jahangir Chairperson
 
Date:05 January 2009
HRCP slates Mumtaz Bhutto’s arrest
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the arrest of Mumtaz Bhutto
by: Jahangir Chairperson
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