KARACHI: Advocate Hasnain Ali Chohan of the Insaf Lawyers Forum (ILF) has called on the judiciary to take immediate suo motu notice of rising human rights violations and constitutional infringements, warning that these breaches reflect a failure of state institutions.
In a statement on Wednesday, Chohan highlighted what he described as the systematic erosion of fundamental civil liberties, including the rights to freedom, legal protection, and equal access to justice. He said these guarantees are increasingly under threat, undermining public trust in state institutions.
The ILF representative pointed to unlawful arrests of political activists, enforced disappearances, and restrictions on freedom of expression as evidence of a “blatant mockery of human rights.” He also criticized the ongoing denial of visitation rights for detainees, which he said persists despite court orders to the contrary.
Chohan noted that many individuals remain in detention for extended periods without trial, while others face intimidation for exercising their constitutional rights. He warned that such practices pose a serious risk to the functioning of a democratic society.
“Protecting citizens’ rights is essential for the stability of democracy,” Chohan said. “Without the rule of law, the strength of the state itself is at risk. Weakening judicial independence and transparency endangers societal order.”
Reaffirming the ILF’s commitment to defending the Constitution, Advocate Chohan urged the government to immediately halt politically motivated actions and restore full constitutional freedoms. He demanded that all detainees be granted their legal rights in accordance with the law.
