Islamabad, June 5 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, or HRCP, has expressed serious concerns over the recent adoption of the Anti-Terrorism (Balochistan Amendment) Act 2025 by the Balochistan Assembly.

Taking to X, the commission stated, "While national security is a legitimate concern, the bill grants sweeping powers of preventive detention for up to three months without formal charges--an unacceptable measure that undermines the fundamental rights to liberty, due process and protection from arbitrary arrest."

The commission warned that this measure poses a significant threat to fundamental human rights such as liberty, due process, and protection against arbitrary arrest. HRCP stated, "The law further empowers security agenci...