Tag: Hrcp
Press freedom vital to government’s democratic credentials: HRCP
ISLAMABAD: 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...
HRCP issues post-polls report, seeks redressal of complaints
LAHORE: Following its preliminary statement issued on 25 July, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed satisfaction that the 2018 General Elections were...
Polling staff appeared biased in favour of certain party, says HRCP
LAHORE: Polling staff in some places appeared to be biased in favour of a certain political party, according to an observation made by the Human Rights...
HRCP report reveals suppression of media freedom
LAHORE: The Human Right Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) revealed on Monday that many journalists over the past few months have complained of interference in...
HRCP expresses concern over attacks on NA candidate Jibran Nasir
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday said that it was gravely concerned at the escalating threat to rights activist and independent candidate...
Attempts to maneuver polls unacceptable: HRCP
--Says PML-N, PPP & Awami Workers Party have reported being harassed
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is gravely concerned over what it sees...
HRCP wants to criminalise torture in custody
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the state to take measures to implement the United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT)—to which...
HRCP urges state for implementation of UNCAT
LAHORE: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday urged the state to take measures to implement the United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT)—to which...
HRCP to hold demo in support of victims of torture
ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday will hold a demonstration on the international day in support of victims of torture here...
HRCP slams ransacking of Marvi Sirmed’s home
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its serious concern over the ransacking of human rights activist Marvi Sirmed’s home in Islamabad.
“Our...
HRCP slams burglary-style ransacking of Marvi Sirmed’s home
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its serious concern over the ransacking of human rights activist Marvi Sirmed’s home in Islamabad.
In...
Threatening activist’s family a cowardly act: HRCP
LAHORE: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday expressed concern over the alleged harassment and intimidation being faced by blogger and human rights activist...
HRCP calls for restoring peace in Wana
LAHORE: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its grave concern over reports that at least three people were killed and 20 injured...
State of human rights in country ‘disappointing’, states HRCP
QUETTA: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said that the state of human rights in the country in 2017 remained disappointing, especially...
HRCP shows concerns over rapidly plunging press freedom in Pakistan
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has taken notice of the sharp decline in press freedom in Pakistan over the last several...
Experts, academics call for abolition of minority wings in political parties
Say people should come on top irrespective of religion
LAHORE: Experts and academics on Thursday called for the abolition of minority wings in political...
Consultant of human rights report intimidated in ‘burglary-style raid’
HRCP condemns 'burglary-style raid' after April 16 report on human rights violations
Consultant Maryam Hasan intimidated while armed men took away her valuables
LAHORE: After...
