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Pakistan: HRCP slams PECA act, raises alarm over free speech restrictions
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, expressing concern over its potential to further curtail freedom of expression for both journalists and ordinary social media users.
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HRCP report highlights rising migration of Hindus from Sindh amid violence
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), titled "Exodus: Is the Hindu Community Leaving Sindh?" underscores the alarming trend of Hindu families migrating from Sindh due to ongoing violence, economic hardships, and climate change.
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Rights Body raises alarm over detention of political activists in PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised serious concerns over the detention of political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Pakistan: HRCP demands reversal of Anti-Terrorism Act amendment proposal,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) concluded its 38th Annual General Meeting with a call for urgent action to address the country's deteriorating human rights situation, emphasising concerns over the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act amendment and threats to democracy. The Commissio
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HRCP to hold 'Hyderabad Rawadari March' on Nov 23 despite opposition from
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) to seek justice for the "extrajudicial killing" of Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar, a man accused of blasphemy, has decided to organize the 'Hyderabad Rawadari March' in the city on November 23, despite strong oppo
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Pakistan: HRCP slams Anti-Terrorism Bill as threat to 'due process'
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, warning that it grants excessive powers to authorities to detain individuals based on mere suspicion. HRCP argues that the bill, lacking judicial oversight, risks severe viol
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HRCP condemns arrest of Pak activist Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali in te
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) publicly condemned the arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali, who have been put on a three-day physical remand by Islamabad's anti-terrorism court (ATC).
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Human Rights Commission demands investigation into Police violence during
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the Sindh government to urgently investigate the violent treatment of civil society activists during the Sindh Rawadari March in Karachi on October 13. During the march, numerous participants, including HRCP Sindh vice-chair Qaz
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Baloch American Congress President calls for unity against enforced disapp
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
By calling for unity among the Baloch people, the organisation has emphasised that collective action is crucial for raising awareness and achieving justice.
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission urges action against extremists targetin
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Azaz Syed is facing threats and a targeted online harassment campaign following his critical comments on blasphemy allegations and the rise of extremism in Pakistan.
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan calls for action amid escalating viole
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) recently condemned the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging the government to combat extremism and protect the lives and rights of citizens.
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan releases charter of demands for protec
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The HRCP charter stated that enforced disappearance is a crime against humanity under international law.
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