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13th May, 2013
HRCP finds flaws in polls, offers solutions
HRCP recommended a serious initiative to revamp the ECP, redefine its priorities and reduce bureaucrats’ meddling in political affairs.
HRCP recommended a serious initiative to revamp the ECP, redefine its priorities and reduce bureaucrats’ meddling in political affairs.
5th April, 2013
Judiciary accused of encroaching on political space
HRCP accused the judiciary of exercising its power rather than its jurisdiction and encroaching on political space, condemned the killing of minorities and expressed fears about the future of democracy.
HRCP accused the judiciary of exercising its power rather than its jurisdiction and encroaching on political space, condemned the killing of minorities and expressed fears about the future of democracy.
25th March, 2013
HRCP expresses concern over Tirah conflict, displaced
The rights watchdog urged the government to take necessary measures required to "immediately reestablish control in Tirah valley".
The rights watchdog urged the government to take necessary measures required to "immediately reestablish control in Tirah valley".
14th March, 2013
Badami Bagh tragedy: HRCP finds police, admin responsible
LAHORE, March 13: In its preliminary report after a fact-finding mission to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has held the police and the provincial
LAHORE, March 13: In its preliminary report after a fact-finding mission to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has held the police and the provincial
5th March, 2013
LCCI for judicial probe into Karachi blasts
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for a judicial inquiry into the Sunday’s deadly blasts in Karachi.
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for a judicial inquiry into the Sunday’s deadly blasts in Karachi.
11th November, 2012
Former PPP law minister Iqbal Haider passes away
HRCP co-chairman and former PPP law minister Iqbal Haider was suffering from lung disease and breathed his last at a hospital in Karachi, DawnNews reported on Sunday.
HRCP co-chairman and former PPP law minister Iqbal Haider was suffering from lung disease and breathed his last at a hospital in Karachi, DawnNews reported on Sunday.
10th October, 2012
Runaway Devgan fan returns home
A 13-year-old fan of Indian actor Ajay Devgan who had crossed over the Indian border to meet the star but was jailed a year ago, returned to Lahore thanks to efforts of two women, one from Pakistan and the other from India.
A 13-year-old fan of Indian actor Ajay Devgan who had crossed over the Indian border to meet the star but was jailed a year ago, returned to Lahore thanks to efforts of two women, one from Pakistan and the other from India.
8th October, 2012
Karachi factory fire: SHC orders expediting DNA testing of unidentified bodies
SHC directed provincial govt to expedite process of conducting DNA test of nearly 70 bodies of unidentified people who lost lives in deadly Karachi factory fire.
SHC directed provincial govt to expedite process of conducting DNA test of nearly 70 bodies of unidentified people who lost lives in deadly Karachi factory fire.
23rd April, 2012
Poll to reserved minority seats by communities urged
Prof Nuzhat Williams demanded that steps be taken to have an ‘accepting society’ rather than a ‘tolerant society’.
Prof Nuzhat Williams demanded that steps be taken to have an ‘accepting society’ rather than a ‘tolerant society’.
4th April, 2012
HRCP says 300 killed in three months
The HRCP previously said 1,715 people were killed last year in sudden flare-ups of violence in the city.
The HRCP previously said 1,715 people were killed last year in sudden flare-ups of violence in the city.
2nd April, 2012
ISI seeks in-camera Balochistan hearing
With SC Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry heading for Quetta to hear petitions relating to law and order in Balochistan.
With SC Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry heading for Quetta to hear petitions relating to law and order in Balochistan.
9th October, 2011
Elements behind violence hold key to peace: HRCP
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said on Saturday that the elements responsible for the Karachi situation could only prevent further loss of human lives and destruction of property there.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said on Saturday that the elements responsible for the Karachi situation could only prevent further loss of human lives and destruction of property there.
22nd April, 2011
Take it Mukhtar, that’s how we treat our daughters!
What would Mukhtar Mai be thinking right now? That’s one question my mind is still asking me after around ten hours of the ‘landmark’ verdict…
What would Mukhtar Mai be thinking right now? That’s one question my mind is still asking me after around ten hours of the ‘landmark’ verdict…
15th April, 2011
Govt personnel involved in rights abuse: HRCP
ISLAMABAD: Describing 2010 as a particularly bad year for minorities, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said the government did not even extend…
ISLAMABAD: Describing 2010 as a particularly bad year for minorities, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said the government did not even extend…
