# Pakistan Detention Centres Still Face Torture Allegations, Rights Body Says 2026-08-07T02:00:20+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment continue to be reported in Pakistan’s detention facilities despite an anti-torture law introduced in 2022, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said at a recent roundtable. The Hans India reports that the rights body blamed poor implementation, weak safeguards and a lack of accountability. HRCP representatives said authorities also need procedures to identify, investigate and document physical and psychological abuse. The UN Committee against Torture repeated concerns over alleged retaliation against activists, journalists, lawyers, political opponents and other government critics during Pakistan’s recent review, lawyer Asad Jamal said. HRCP called for clearer detention protocols, revised Prison Rules and independent oversight of internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also urged Pakistan to ratify OPCAT, which permits unannounced inspections of detention sites. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: detention, human rights, OPCAT, Pakistan, torture Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-detention-centres-still-face-torture-allegations-rights-body-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-detention-centres-still-face-torture-allegations-rights-body-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.