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<p>We condemn the attack on the Ahmadiyya mosque in Chakwal on 12 December. The Government
strongly condemns the persecution of all minorities, including the targeting of people
based on their beliefs. Our concerns are reflected in the latest update to the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office annual human rights report.</p><p>We regularly raise our concerns
about the protection of minority communities, including religious minorities at senior
level, with the government of Pakistan. During his visit to Pakistan in November,
the Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip
(Mr Johnson) raised religious tolerance and the importance of safeguarding the rights
of all Pakistan's citizens. The Government continues to urge Pakistan to honour in
practice its human rights obligations, including those related to religious minorities,
and to uphold the rule of law.</p>
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