UN General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a Pakistani-sponsored resolution calling for countering hate speech.

The resolution, entitled: 'Promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech also strongly deplored attacks against places of worship and holy books of all faiths.

Speaking on the occasion, diplomats said that Pakistan led the efforts to work toward the resolution of the language aimed at upholding the sanctity of religious sites, symbols and holy books.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Pakistan's delegate, Bilal Chaudhry, expressing his "profound satisfaction" over the adoption of the resolution.

He said the text resonated with the resolution on religious hatred, presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, recently adopted at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Source: Radio Pakistan