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<p>We are concerned about continuing reports of abuses against Christians (and other
religious minorities) in Pakistan. The British Government strongly condemns the targeting
of innocent people based on their religion or beliefs.</p><p>We regularly raise our
concerns about the protection of minority communities, including religious minorities,
with the Pakistani Government at a senior level. The Foreign Secretary discussed the
importance we attach to safeguarding the rights of all Pakistan's citizens during
his visit to Pakistan in November 2016.</p><p>In January 2017, my predecessor, my
hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Mr Sharma), raised the protection of religious
minorities with Kamran Michael, Pakistani Minister for Human Rights, and Barrister
Zafarullah Khan, the Pakistani Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Human Rights.</p><p>We
continue to urge Pakistan to honour in practice its human rights obligations, including
those related to religious freedom, and to uphold the rule of law.</p>
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