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HRCP Sounds Alarm Over New Law’s Threat to Civil Liberties in Pakistan

23 Dec 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concerns about the recently enacted Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, which was rushed through Parliament in just four days. According to the HRCP, the new law poses a significant threat to the right to peaceful assembly, a fundamental...

HRCP Report Exposes Systemic Bias Against Labour Class In Pakistan

04 Sep 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) recently released a report highlighting the significant challenges faced by daily wage workers in Pakistan. The report, titled Seeking Redressal: Access to Justice for Vulnerable Workers, reveals that many workers remain unaware of their employment rights, which often leads to exploitation by employers....

HRCP warns against ban on all social media platforms in Pakistan

04 Mar 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced its opposition to a proposed Senate resolution that seeks to ban all social media platforms in Pakistan, citing concerns that such measures would violate people's constitutional right to freedom of expression. The resolution, submitted by Pakistan Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi, calls...