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As many as seven lessons with hate content are part of the 8th class Urdu curriculum for 2012-2013, compared to none in 2009, says the report. DESIGN: JAHANZAIB HAQUE
LAHORE: Hate content in textbooks used in the Punjab has increased from ‘45 lines in 2009 to 122 in 2012’, a content analysis report published by the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) said on Thursday. The report titled Education or Promotion of Hatred was distributed at a conference, Biases in Textbooks and Education Policy, organised by the NCJP on Thursday.
The whole world is striving to bring harmony, love and understanding amongst human beings. Contrary to it, the study reveals hate spiral back home. Very sad and unfortunate state of affairs. What kind of nation we are? Where the intellectual and think tank talents of the country have disappeared. These are not the norms and ways to prosper in the world. Those resposible must pay heed to this dangerous phenomenon.