Islamabad, Aug. 21 -- A seminar organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has highlighted a disturbing surge in violence against religious minorities over the past year, according to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.

During the event, HRCP launched its latest report, Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25, which outlines a grim year for religious freedom and minority rights in Pakistan.

The report emphasised an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, including the demolition of places of worship and the targeted killings of Ahmadis, the post said.

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