Haqooq-e-Khalq Party

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]

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

Ideology

HKP embraces Trotskyism.

Organization

The party initiates its electoral endeavors from PP-159 Lahore.

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. "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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