Haqooq-e-Khalq Party Pakistan
حقوقِ خلق پارٹی پاکستان
AbbreviationHKP
PresidentAmmar Ali Jan
HeadquartersLahore, Pakistan
IdeologyTrotskyism
Communism
Marxism
Secularism
Political positionLeft-wing
National affiliationLeft Democratic Front
Colors   Red, White
Senate
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National Assembly
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Party flag
Website
https://www.haqooqekhalq.com

The Haqooq-e-Khalq Party (HKP; Urdu: حقوقِ خلق پارٹی) is a left-wing socialist political party in Pakistan.[1][2][3] The party seeks to unify the struggles of workers, peasants, students, women, and ethnic and religious minorities in Pakistan under the banner of a democratic and socialist political system. It was founded by Ammar Ali Jan[4] in 2022.[2]

Ideology

HKP embraces Trotskyism.

Organization

The party initiates its electoral endeavors from PP-160 and NA - 127 Lahore.

Ammar Ali Jan, Founder and President of HKP filed his nomination papers from PP - 160 while Muzamil Kakar has filed his nomination papers from NA - 127 and will be facing Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

The party's social media campaign is on a high led by its social media manager as well as the on - ground campaign in PP - 160 and NA - 127.

The on - ground campaign is led by Haqooq-e-Khalq Party's organisers which includes Baba Latif, Haris Maan, Rai Ali Aftab, Dr. Alia Haider, Hassan Munawer, Taureeq Gujjer and Wahid Gujjer.

The party has done many things to improve the current situation of the people of PP - 160.


The party was formed in 2022 as a coalition of several leftist groups, initially under the name Haqooq-E-Khalq Movement, or HKM.[2]

Initiatives and campaigns

HKP has spearheaded several initiatives and campaigns, including:

  • Khalq Medical Camps: HKP supports medical camps providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities.
  • Labour Relief Campaign: The party runs a Labour Relief Campaign to aid working-class families affected by lockdowns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Climate Justice: HKP advocates for climate justice, recognizing the urgent need to address environmental issues affecting Pakistan.
  • People's Charter of Economy: HKP envisions a fair and equitable economic system as outlined in the People's Charter of Economy.

HKP leadership and members have also participated in demonstrations for workers' rights in Lahore[5] and Faisalabad.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Haqooq-e-Khalq Movement". Progressive International. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  2. 1 2 3 "Haqooq-e-Khalq to contest all elections". DAWN.COM. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Protest rally of Huqooq e Khalq Party breached police barriers to reach Governor House - International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine". internationalviewpoint.org. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  4. ↑ "'Democracy to become unrepresentative sans youth vote'". The Express Tribune. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  5. ↑ "Demo for rights of workers". DAWN.COM. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  6. ↑ Singh, Shriya (2022-08-22). "Victory for powerloom workers in Faisalabad, Pakistan, after over two weeks of protests". Peoples Dispatch. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
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