Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan.

Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. HRPF works for the supremacy of human rights. It encourages freedom of speech all over the world.

Human Rights Protection Foundation (HRPF) is registered by the Punjab Charity Commission with Registration # PB-9927416107711230 as Category (A) dated 16-05-2022.The aims & objectives of HRPF is to work for the supremacy of human rights especially women rights, children rights, educational rights and innocent prisoners in jails. HRPF highlights the societal problems and also pays tribute to the ho

nest officers. HRPF is striving for the institutional transparency according to RTI( Right to Information Act) Laws. Beside this, HRPF highlights the impacts of calamities like flood and earthquake and their consequences on affected communities in Pakistan. Moreover, HRPF encourages Freedom of Press and Freedom of Speech all over the world.

16/08/2026

HRPF DEMANDS IMMEDIATE INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF 12 BUFFALOES DUE TO HAZARDOUS W**D IN DRAIN AT CHAWA, BHAIRA
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. (HRPF) strongly condemns the alleged negligence, lack of maintenance and failure of the Drain Department, Sargodha, following the tragic death of 12 buffaloes belonging to Mr. Ahmad Nawaz resident of Chawa, Tehsil Bhera, District Sargodha.
According to the information received by HRPF, the farmer reportedly lost 12 buffaloes after they came into contact with or consumed a dangerous weed/substance present in the drain. The incident has caused a serious financial loss to the affected farmer and his family.
For an ordinary farmer, the loss of 12 livestock is not merely a financial setback. Livestock is often the primary source of livelihood, household income and economic security for a farming family. Such an incident therefore raises serious questions regarding the maintenance, cleanliness, inspection and safety management of public drains.
HRPF DEMANDS A TRANSPARENT AND COMPREHENSIVE INQUIRY
The Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan calls for a wide-ranging, impartial and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including:
Whether the concerned drain was properly cleaned and maintained according to departmental standards.
Whether routine inspections of the drain were carried out by the relevant authorities.
Whether hazardous weeds or other dangerous substances had been reported previously.
The amount of public funds allocated and spent on drain cleaning and maintenance in the relevant area.
Whether the expenditure claimed by the department corresponds with the actual on-ground condition of the drains.
Fixing responsibility for any negligence, failure of supervision or violation of departmental procedures established during the inquiry.
If departmental negligence or misconduct is established, strict disciplinary and legal action should be taken against the responsible officials without discrimination or delay.
HRPF APPEAL TO THE CHIEF MINISTER OF PUNJAB
The Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan respectfully urges Chief Minister Punjab, Hon. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, to take immediate notice of this distressing incident and order a comprehensive departmental and independent inquiry.
HRPF further calls upon the Government of Punjab to constitute a special inspection team to conduct physical, on-ground inspections of drains across Punjab, particularly where substantial public funds are being spent on cleaning and maintenance, and to investigate whether the actual condition of these drains corresponds with official records and expenditure claims.
The affected farmer, Mr. Ahmad Nawaz of Chawa, Tehsil Bhera, District Sargodha, should also be provided special financial assistance and appropriate compensation for the substantial loss reportedly suffered by his family.
PUBLIC FUNDS MUST PRODUCE PUBLIC SAFETY
The condition of public drains is directly connected with the safety of farmers, livestock, agricultural land and surrounding communities. Public expenditure on drainage infrastructure must result in effective maintenance on the ground, not merely entries in departmental records.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan stands with the affected farmer and demands accountability, transparency and justice.
HRPF will continue to raise issues concerning the protection of citizens, farmers, livestock, public resources and institutional accountability through lawful and constitutional means.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan
For Human Rights, Transparency, Accountability and Public Service
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan.Www.hrpf.org [email protected]

HRPF INTERVENTION LEADS TO OFFICIAL ACTION ON MISSING PAKISTANI NATIONALS ALONG THE MAURITANIA–EUROPE MIGRATION ROUTEHum...
13/08/2026

HRPF INTERVENTION LEADS TO OFFICIAL ACTION ON MISSING PAKISTANI NATIONALS ALONG THE MAURITANIA–EUROPE MIGRATION ROUTE
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan (HRPF) has taken a serious humanitarian and human rights issue concerning Pakistani nationals reportedly missing while attempting to travel from Mauritania towards Europe through irregular migration routes allegedly controlled by human smugglers to the attention of the relevant national authorities and international stakeholders.
According to information received by HRPF from affected families, nearly 100 young Pakistani nationals from the Mandi Bahauddin and Gujrat regions have reportedly been caught up in this tragic migration crisis. Some are reported to have lost their lives, while more than 50 young persons remain missing, leaving their families in a state of profound uncertainty, anxiety and psychological distress.
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Following a formal complaint and humanitarian intervention by the Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan, the Grievance Commissioner for Overseas Pakistanis has taken cognizance of the matter.
Through an official letter dated 10 August 2026, the Grievance Commissioner requested that the complaint submitted by Mr. Muhammad Yousaf Badar, Chairman HRPF, be examined under the relevant rules and policies and that an appropriate report/comments be furnished to the Secretariat by 27 August 2026.
The official communication has been addressed to:
Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Director General (Africa), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Copies have also been marked to the concerned officials, including the Deputy Director (PMDU), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Chairman, Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan.
A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS REQUIRING URGENT ACTION
HRPF considers the reported disappearances not merely an immigration matter, but a serious humanitarian and human rights concern requiring coordinated action by the Government of Pakistan and relevant international authorities.
The affected families have the fundamental right to know the whereabouts and safety of their loved ones. HRPF therefore calls for:
Urgent tracing and identification of the missing Pakistani nationals.
Effective diplomatic coordination with the authorities concerned in Mauritania and other relevant countries.
Investigation into the networks allegedly facilitating human smuggling and irregular migration.
Identification and prosecution of persons involved in human smuggling and trafficking, in accordance with law.
Appropriate assistance and support for the bereaved and affected families.
Regular communication with families regarding progress in tracing their missing relatives.
Strong preventive measures to protect vulnerable Pakistani youth from organised human-smuggling networks.
HRPF'S CONTINUING COMMITMENT
The Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan appreciates the official response of the Grievance Commissioner for Overseas Pakistanis and the initiation of the process for obtaining a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
HRPF will continue to pursue this matter through lawful, peaceful and institutional channels until every possible effort is made to trace the missing persons, establish the facts, protect the rights of affected families and hold human smugglers accountable.
The Foundation reaffirms its commitment to serving humanity, protecting fundamental rights and raising the voice of vulnerable families who may otherwise remain unheard.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan
Committed to Human Dignity, Justice, Transparency and the Protection of Human Rights.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. Www.hrpf.org
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MESSAGE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES DAY – 11 AUGUST 2026Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan“Equality is not a privile...
11/08/2026

MESSAGE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES DAY – 11 AUGUST 2026
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan
“Equality is not a privilege. Freedom of belief is not a favour. Human dignity is a fundamental right of every human being.”
On the occasion of National Minorities Day, 11 August, the Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan (HRPF) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the protection, promotion and advancement of the fundamental rights, dignity, security and freedoms of all religious and other minority communities living in Pakistan.
11 August is not merely a date on the national calendar. It is a reminder of a constitutional, moral and historic promise. It takes us back to the historic address delivered by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the Constituent Assembly on 11 August 1947, in which he articulated a vision of a Pakistan where citizens would be able to freely practice their faith and live with equality and dignity. The Government of Pakistan formally declared 11 August as National Minorities Day in 2009. �
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The constitutional framework of Pakistan also recognizes the rights and freedoms of its citizens, including the legitimate interests of minority communities. Official government statements continue to reaffirm equality, religious freedom and the protection of minority rights as fundamental national commitments. �
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A Nation Belongs to All Its Citizens
Pakistan is home to diverse religious, ethnic, linguistic and cultural communities. The contributions of minority citizens to the creation, development and progress of Pakistan are an integral part of our national history.
Minority citizens have served Pakistan with distinction in education, healthcare, civil services, armed forces, judiciary, business, agriculture, literature, arts, sports and countless other fields. Their sacrifices, patriotism and contributions deserve recognition, respect and equal opportunity. �
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A strong Pakistan cannot be built by excluding any part of its population. National unity is strengthened when every citizen feels equally protected by the law, equally respected by society and equally valued by the State.
From Promises to Practical Protection
On this National Minorities Day, HRPF believes that commemorating minority rights must go beyond ceremonies, speeches and symbolic statements.
The real test of our commitment is whether a minority citizen can:
Live without fear of violence, intimidation or discrimination.
Freely practice and profess his or her religion within the law.
Worship and maintain places of worship in safety.
Receive equal protection from law-enforcement agencies.
Obtain justice without discrimination.
Access education, healthcare and employment opportunities on an equal basis.
Participate meaningfully in political and public life.
Enjoy equal protection of property, livelihood and personal dignity.
Raise concerns and seek legal remedies without fear.
Allow their children to grow up in an environment of tolerance, equality and mutual respect.
Rights written in law must also be rights experienced in everyday life.
HRPF's Call for Stronger Institutional Protection
The Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan calls upon the Federal and Provincial Governments, Parliament, law-enforcement agencies, judiciary, educational institutions, civil society, religious leadership and the media to work collectively toward creating a society where discrimination based on religion, faith, caste, colour, ethnicity or social status has no place.
We particularly urge the authorities to:
1. Ensure effective enforcement of constitutional and legal protections for minority citizens.
2. Protect places of worship and religious institutions through appropriate security and preventive measures.
3. Ensure prompt, impartial and transparent investigation of allegations of violence, discrimination, forced displacement, intimidation, hate crimes and other violations affecting minority communities.
4. Strengthen access to justice so that economically or socially vulnerable citizens are not denied legal protection.
5. Promote equal educational opportunities and ensure that educational institutions encourage tolerance, respect and peaceful coexistence.
6. Protect minority workers from exploitation and discrimination and ensure equal access to decent employment opportunities.
7. Encourage meaningful political and civic participation of minority communities at every level of public life.
8. Promote interfaith dialogue and social harmony through practical community-level initiatives rather than merely symbolic activities.
9. Counter hate speech, incitement and prejudice through lawful, proportionate and rights-respecting mechanisms.
10. Strengthen accountability and transparency in institutions so that every citizen, regardless of religious or social identity, can approach state institutions with confidence.
The Role of Society
Protection of minority rights is not solely the responsibility of the government.
Every citizen has a role to play.
We must reject hatred, prejudice, stereotyping and collective blame. We must teach our children that differences in religion, culture, language and tradition do not diminish human dignity.
Interfaith harmony does not require us to be identical. It requires us to respect one another despite our differences.
A peaceful society is one in which a person's faith is not a reason for fear, exclusion or humiliation. It is a society where disagreement does not become hatred and difference does not become discrimination.
HRPF's Commitment
The Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan firmly believes that the protection of minority rights is an inseparable part of the broader struggle for human rights, equality before law, justice, dignity, freedom, institutional transparency and the rule of law.
HRPF will continue to raise its voice through lawful and peaceful means wherever fundamental human rights are threatened. We will continue to support vulnerable and marginalized communities, highlight violations, engage relevant institutions and advocate for effective remedies and accountability.
Our vision is simple:
A Pakistan where every citizen is respected as an equal human being, where the law protects the weak as well as the powerful, where religious diversity is respected, and where no person is discriminated against because of his or her identity or faith.
Our Message to Minority Communities
To all minority citizens of Pakistan, we say:
You are an integral part of Pakistan's national fabric. Your contributions matter. Your dignity matters. Your security matters. Your rights matter.
We stand for a Pakistan in which no citizen feels like a stranger in his or her own homeland.
Our Message to the State and Society
Let 11 August become more than an annual observance.
Let it become a renewed national commitment to transform constitutional guarantees into lived realities.
Let us build institutions that protect every citizen.
Let us create communities where differences are respected rather than feared.
Let us ensure that the white portion of our national flag is not merely a symbol, but a constant reminder of our collective responsibility toward the protection, dignity and equality of Pakistan's minority citizens.
Human rights have no religion.
Human dignity has no caste.
Justice has no colour.
Equality belongs to everyone.
National Minorities Day 2026
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan reiterates its resolve to remain a voice for the oppressed, vulnerable and marginalized and to continue its peaceful struggle for the supremacy of human rights and transparency in institutions across Pakistan.
May Pakistan become a country where every citizen can live with dignity, worship freely, seek justice without fear, and participate equally in the life and progress of the nation.
Pakistan Zindabad.
Humanity Zindabad.
Muhammad Yousaf Badar
Chairman
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan
Official Website: Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan.
Www.hrpf.org
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Phone: +92 322 2670590

Timely Distribution of Gas Bills Ensured in Mianwal Ranjha Following HRPF Intervention and Proceedings Before the Federa...
08/08/2026

Timely Distribution of Gas Bills Ensured in Mianwal Ranjha Following HRPF Intervention and Proceedings Before the Federal Ombudsman
(HRPF) remains committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, transparency in public institutions, accountability, and the resolution of legitimate public grievances through lawful and institutional mechanisms. HRPF also continues its efforts to serve the community and assist citizens to the best of its ability.
Some time ago, residents of Mianwal Ranjha were facing considerable difficulties due to the irregular and untimely distribution of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) gas bills. In many cases, consumers were not receiving their bills within a reasonable time, creating difficulties in making timely payments and causing unnecessary inconvenience to the public.
Taking notice of the matter, Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan formally brought the issue to the attention of the Managing Director, SNGPL, as well as the concerned Regional Management, requesting appropriate corrective measures to ensure the regular and timely delivery of gas bills to consumers.
As the issue required further institutional intervention, HRPF subsequently filed a formal petition before the Regional Office of the Federal Ombudsman, Sargodha, seeking redressal of the public grievance and appropriate directions for the concerned department.
Following the proceedings and intervention of the competent forum, the concerned department took corrective measures and the distribution of gas bills was brought into compliance with the applicable procedure, thereby addressing the grievance faced by the residents.
The decision of the Federal Ombudsman is being shared for public information and record as an example of how legitimate citizens' grievances can be pursued through lawful and institutional channels.
HRPF believes that the protection of human rights and good governance also includes addressing the everyday problems faced by ordinary citizens. Access to public services, transparency, accountability, and timely redressal of grievances are essential elements of a rights-based society.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. will continue its journey of public service, human rights advocacy, transparency, and institutional accountability with sincerity and dedication.
HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION FOUNDATION PAKISTAN (HRPF)
Official Website: www.hrpf.org⁠�
Email: [email protected]
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URGENT HUMANITARIAN APPEAL55 PAKISTANI NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING ON THE MAURITANIA–SPAIN ROUTEHUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION F...
06/08/2026

URGENT HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
55 PAKISTANI NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING ON THE MAURITANIA–SPAIN ROUTE
HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION FOUNDATION PAKISTAN
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. (HRPF) is deeply concerned over the reported disappearance of a large number of Pakistani nationals who, according to information provided by their families, went missing while travelling from Mauritania towards Spain through irregular migration routes allegedly facilitated by human-smuggling networks.
The families of the missing persons have approached Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan with an urgent appeal for assistance in tracing their loved ones and securing their safe recovery.
The situation has caused immense pain, anxiety and uncertainty among the affected families. HRPF considers this a grave humanitarian and human rights concern requiring immediate diplomatic, consular and law-enforcement intervention.
LIST OF PAKISTANI NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
1–10
Sohail Hassan, son of Riaz Ahmed
Abdul Ahad, son of Iqrar Hussain
Ali Haider, son of Muhammad Bilal
Mian Waseem Ali Shah, son of Mian Iqbal Badshah
Hassan Raza, son of Faiz Ahmed
Muhammad Aulis, son of Muhammad Akram
Rizwan Aslam, son of Muhammad Aslam
Muhammad Imran, son of Manzoor Ahmed
Daniyal Shahzad, son of Mian Khan
Zia Imran, son of Muhammad Ashraf
11–20
Munib Anwar, son of Muhammad Anwar
Abid Hussain, son of Nasir Hussain
Yabir Hussain, son of Ehsan Ullah
Syed Hamid Afzal, son of Afzal Hussain Shah
Sher Bahadur, son of Habib-ur-Rehman
Arslan Khan, son of Suwaida Khan
Zakir Ali, son of Muhammad Ishaq
Muhammad Momin Shahzad, son of Asif Muhammad
Ali Hassan, son of Akram Muhammad
Rukhsar Khizar, son of Nasar Khan
21–30
Shahbaz Ahmed, son of Hukam Din
Tahir Ali, son of Tawiz
Zia Ullah, son of Muhammad Akhtar
Irfan Ali, son of Muhammad Zulfiqarain
Ahmed Shahid, son of Muhammad Rashid
Shah Mahmood, son of Rahim Dad
Muhammad Shah Rukh, son of Muhammad Arif
Sawan Ali, son of Riasat Ali
Mohsin Ali, son of Muhammad Azam
Abdul Wahid, son of Muhammad Yasin
31–40
Ali Ejaz, son of Zulfiqar Ali
Zeeshan, son of Muhammad Younas
Muhammad Adil Enayat, son of Muhammad Enayat
Dayal Shahzad, son of Mian Khan
Hassan Raza, son of Fiaz Ahmed
Ali Haider, son of Syed Muhammad Oras
Saifullah, son of Imtiaz Ahmed
Asad Baig
Saqib Ali, son of Manzoor Ali
Muhammad Rafaqat, son of Maira Ahmed
41–55
Amir Arshad, son of Muhammad Arshad
Muhammad Shahbaz Mehmood, son of Muhammad Akhtar
Muhammad Abdullah Baith, son of Tahir Mehmood Baith
Shahzad Ahmed, son of Muhammad Riaz
Ahsan Mushtaq, son of Muhammad Mushtaq
Saad Afan, son of Muhammad Masha
Hussain Abid, son of Nasir Mehmood
Hassan Ali, son of Muhammad Akram
Ahmed Shahzad, son of Mian Khan
Tanveer, son of Tahir Ali
Saifullah, son of Imtiaz Ahmed
Ali Hassan, son of Akram
Shahid Mehmood, son of Rehm Dad
Ghazanfar Abbas, son of Pahle Khan, resident of Loyianwala, Tehsil & District Mandi Bahauddin
Ali, son of Hukam Din, resident of Mianwal Ranjha, Tehsil & District Mandi Bahauddin
Note: The above names and particulars have been supplied to HRPF by the applicants/families and remain subject to verification by the competent authorities. The original passport and CNIC particulars have been provided separately to the relevant authorities for verification.
21 PAKISTANI NATIONALS REPORTED TO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES
HRPF is also deeply concerned over information supplied by families regarding Pakistani nationals who reportedly lost their lives in incidents associated with human smuggling and dangerous irregular migration routes.
Imtiaz Ahmad, son of Zahoor Ahmad, Mianwal Ranjha
Ali, son of Mukhtar Ahmad, Mianwal Ranjha
Eijaz Ahmad, Harya, Tehsil Malakwal
Sajjad, son of Nawaz, Kotli Qazi
Ali Hassan, son of Muhammad Afzal, Kuthiala Sheikhan
Hasnain, son of Muhammad Arshad, Kuthiala Sheikhan
Abrar Bashir, son of Bashir Ahmad, Maseetpur, Tehsil Phalia
Majid Bashir, son of Bashir Ahmad, Maseetpur, Tehsil Phalia
Arsalan Zafar, son of Muhammad Zafar, Majhi, Tehsil Malakwal
Muhammad Akram, Majhi, Tehsil Malakwal
Ehtsham, Seeray, Tehsil Phalia
Danash Rehman, Kassowal, Tehsil Malakwal
Shoaib Zafar, Kuthiala Sheikhan
Ehtasham Anjum, son of Zulufqar Ahmad, Helaan, Tehsil Phalia
Ayaz Ahmad, son of Muhammad Riaz, Helaan, Tehsil Phalia
Abdul Rehman, son of Muhammad Shafiq, Helaan, Tehsil Phalia
Fahad Khalid, son of Khalid Mahmood, Helaan, Tehsil Phalia
Haji Ahmad, Daffar, Tehsil Malakwal
Anas, son of Muhammad Aslam, Helaan, Tehsil Phalia
Faisal, Kotli Qazi
Shabir Ahmad, Bhowa Hasan, Tehsil Phalia
HRPF CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT ACTION
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan respectfully urges the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Federal Investigation Agency and relevant Pakistani diplomatic missions to:
1. TRACE THE MISSING PERSONS
Immediately coordinate with the authorities of Mauritania, Spain, Senegal and other relevant countries to establish the whereabouts of the reported missing Pakistani nationals.
2. PROVIDE CONSULAR ASSISTANCE
Where any missing Pakistani national is located, ensure immediate consular protection, medical assistance where required and appropriate arrangements for safe repatriation.
3. INVESTIGATE HUMAN-SMUGGLING NETWORKS
Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the networks, agents, facilitators and intermediaries allegedly involved in transporting Pakistani citizens through dangerous irregular migration routes.
4. HOLD THE PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE
All persons found responsible for human smuggling, trafficking, fraudulent recruitment or exploitation must be prosecuted in accordance with law.
5. SUPPORT THE FAMILIES
The affected families should be provided with verified information and appropriate institutional assistance throughout the investigation and tracing process.
6. ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Pakistan should utilize diplomatic and international cooperation mechanisms to investigate cross-border human-smuggling networks and prevent further loss of Pakistani lives.
A MESSAGE FROM HRPF
Behind every missing person is a family waiting for answers.
Behind every death is a family carrying an irreversible loss.
These reported disappearances must not become forgotten statistics.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan appeals to the Government of Pakistan and relevant international organizations to act urgently, trace the missing persons, protect vulnerable migrants and bring human smugglers to justice.
THE MISSING MUST BE FOUND.
THE FAMILIES DESERVE ANSWERS.
HUMAN SMUGGLING MUST END.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan
Defending Human Dignity | Protecting Human Rights | Promoting Justice & Accountability
Chairman: Muhammad Yousaf Badar
Website: www.hrpf.org⁠�
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +92 322 2670590

06/08/2026

URGENT APPEAL FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan. Calls Upon National and International Human Rights Organizations to Take Notice
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan (HRPF) strongly condemns the reported brutal and inhumane treatment of an elderly labourer, Abdul Hafeez, in Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan.
According to reports and allegations made by the victim's family, Abdul Hafeez, a poor and elderly worker, was allegedly held captive for approximately two months, subjected to severe violence over a debt dispute, and subsequently his tongue was allegedly cut off before he was abandoned near a local vegetable market.
The allegations are deeply disturbing and, if established through an impartial investigation, constitute a grave violation of human dignity, personal liberty, freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the fundamental right to life and security.
There are also allegations that a local journalist allegedly collected PKR 50,000 in the name of the police, claiming that he would resolve the matter. Local police have reportedly arrested persons in connection with the incident, including the journalist. These allegations must be investigated thoroughly, transparently and independently, without political or institutional pressure.
HRPF APPEALS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan urgently appeals to:
United Nations human rights mechanisms
OHCHR
UN Special Rapporteurs on torture and human rights defenders
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
International Federation for Human Rights
International human rights and civil society organizations
International media and press freedom organizations
to take notice of this deeply disturbing case, closely monitor the investigation and urge the relevant Pakistani authorities to ensure justice for the victim.
We respectfully request international human rights organizations to:
Call for an independent, transparent and impartial investigation.
Ensure that every person responsible for the alleged torture and mutilation is brought before a competent court.
Ensure that the victim receives immediate and comprehensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Ensure effective protection for the victim and his family against intimidation, threats or retaliation.
Monitor the legal proceedings so that the case does not disappear because the victim is poor and vulnerable.
Examine any allegations of corruption, illegal payments or misuse of the name of law-enforcement authorities.
Urge the Government of Punjab and Punjab Police to ensure zero tolerance for torture, unlawful detention and violence against vulnerable workers.
OUR APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
HRPF urgently calls upon Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the Inspector General of Punjab Police to personally ensure that this case is investigated on merit and that no influential person is allowed to interfere with the process of justice.
Poverty must never become a reason for a person to be denied justice.
An elderly labourer is not merely a statistic. He is a human being entitled to dignity, security, justice and protection under the law.
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan stands with the victim and his family and appeals to the national and international human rights community:
**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.
PLEASE SPEAK FOR THE VICTIM.
PLEASE HELP ENSURE JUSTICE.**
Human Rights Protection Foundation Pakistan (HRPF)
For the Supremacy of Human Rights and Transparency in Institutions
www.hrpf.org⁠�
Email: [email protected]

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