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LAHORE, Jun 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the urgent need to confront hatred, prejudice, and narrow-mindedness at every level of society.
In her message on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the CM said, “The poison of hate speech breeds division, chaos, and violence within communities. It is not merely an attack on an individual, but an assault on the collective conscience of humanity.”
The CM particularly highlighted Islamophobia as one of the most dangerous and deeply rooted manifestations of hate. “Muslims, along with their places of worship and homes, have increasingly become targets of hate. This baseless hostility poses a constant threat to global peace and stability,” she remarked.
Calling for global accountability, she urged the international community to take strong action against those who incite hatred under the guise of freedom of expression. “Those who weaponize free speech to spread intolerance must be held responsible,” she asserted.
CM Maryam Nawaz said, “We will not allow anyone to sow the seeds of hatred in our homeland. We are determined to promote the values of love, tolerance, and mutual respect across our society.”