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Posts published in “Day: May 5, 2012

HRCP concerned over ‘torture on political activists’

LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday expressed concern over the reports of alleged torture on at least five political activists in the Gilgit Jail, saying the reports were exceedingly worrying and hinted at the authorities’ refusal to learn from past mistakes. The commission said, “HRCP notes with concern that the five activists who have been in prison for several months continue to face very harsh treatment for protesting against the poor…