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Pakistan: Human Rights body expresses concerns on killing of media profess
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Khalil Jibran, the former president of the Landi Kotal Press Club who used to work for a news outlet titled Khyber News, was gunned down by unidentified persons early this week. The media professional was also a volunteer for the HRCP.
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Pakistan: Human Rights body raises concern about situation in Khyber Pakht
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday released its annual report on the status of human rights in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the year 2023.
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission calls upon govt to ensure fair treatment
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Friday called on the government to ensure fair treatment to journalists and protect them, stated a press release from the organisation.
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Pakistan: HRCP calls for establishment of national commission for rights o
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
HRCP's director Farah Zia recalled that the national commission for minorities that was established in 2020 failed to meet the demands of minorities. She stressed the need for an autonomous commission formed along the lines of the Paris Principles.
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemns crackdown on Baloch protester
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a statement, HRCP Commission Chairperson Asad Iqbal Butt said the commission was appalled by the state's response to peaceful protesters.
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Pakistan Human Rights Body launches fact-finding report on rights violatio
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In its fact-finding report titled "Balochistan’s Struggle for Hope" launched in Quetta on Wednesday, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern about the mounting public frustration in Balochistan over enforced disappearances, economic exclusion, curbs on press
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Political instability in Pakistan increased crime: HRCP
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to the HRCP, incidents of violence against religious minorities and transgenders, blasphemy cases and incitement have also increased. The HRCP released these details in a report on the human rights situation in Pakistan in 2022 released on Wednesday.
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Pakistan rights panel raises alarm over growing public frustration over en
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sounded alarm over growing public frustration pertaining to enforced disappearances, economic exclusion, curbs on press freedom, misgovernance and allegations of political manipulation by the establishment in Balochistan, Geo News reported.
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Women holding rallies for their rights ridiculed in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Pakistani government authorities did not allow the women for holding peaceful rallies until the courts intervened in the matter.
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US expresses concern over suspension of license of ARY News in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ned Price noted that a free press and informed citizenry is key to any nation and its democratic future.
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission criticises denial of permission for 'Aur
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sharply denounced the Lahore district administration's decision to refuse the Aurat March organisers permission to host a public rally commemoration International Women's Day on March 8, The News International reported.
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Religious minorities in Pakistan face problems in obtaining national ID ca
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The findings of the study were discussed at the Access to Justice Conference organised by the Legal Aid Society, in collaboration with the National Commission of Human Rights.
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