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Local govt polls: HRCP notes more violence, mismanagement

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Lahore – Several incidents of violence and complaints of mismanagement were reported in the final phase of local government elections in Sindh and Punjab on Saturday, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) stated. According to a press release, HRCP, which observed the local bodies elections in selected districts in both provinces, said: “The HRCP […]


Think before you speak: ‘Users of social media add fuel to the fire of hate speech’

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KARACHI: Social media has become a popular tool to incite hatred against minorities which is why there should be a code of conduct to monitor hate speech. These views were put forward by the participants at a meeting of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s (HRCP) Expert Group on Communities Vulnerable because of their Beliefs […]