IHC orders to re-advertise post of HRC chairperson, other members

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday has ordered the federal government to issue a new advertisement for appointments of chairperson and members of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) within two weeks.

During hearing IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah remarked that the advertisement by the Human Rights Ministry was against the intent of the Constitution. The chief justice ordered Human Rights Ministry Director General (DG) to present a copy of the court’s order and new summary before the federal cabinet.

Human Rights Ministry DG apprised the court that the ministry will send three names to the prime minister and Opposition Leader and when they will consult and agree then the ministry will send those three names to the parliamentary committee.