Asad Iqbal Butt
Asad Iqbal Butt is the chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and has been a strong advocate for civil liberties. He is actively opposing the Peca amendment law, which he views as a serious infringement on human rights and freedom of expression.
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Asad Iqbal Butt stated that public opinion has never been considered in state policymaking, leading to chaos.
Experts concerned over shrinking academic freedom in Pakistani universities - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Butt highlighted the pressing human rights concerns in the country and called for national reconciliation.
Rising militancy, democratic backsliding headline HRCP’s human rights report - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-30
Asad Iqbal Butt is the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan who demanded the revocation of the discriminatory condition.
Punjab govt agency bars Ahmadis from buying land even in Chenabnagar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-21
HRCP Chairperson Asad Iqbal Butt raised the issue of minimum wages as well and blamed inflation for the lack of law and order in the country.
HRCP, civil society urge govt to immediately address ‘human rights crises’ afflicting country - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-27
Asad Iqbal Butt is the chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
Stakeholders decide to put up united front against Peca amendment law - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-20
