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<p>At the UN Periodic Review of Pakistan's human rights record in November 2017,
the UK called on Pakistan to strengthen protection of minorities and establish an
independent National Commission for Minorities. We regularly raise our concerns about
discrimination against minority communities with the Pakistan Government at a senior
level. Lord Ahmad raised our concerns about protection of minority religious communities
with Pakistan's Human Rights Minister, Dr Shireen Mazari, during his visit to Islamabad
in February 2019. The British Government strongly condemns the persecution of minorities,
including the targeting of innocent people based on their beliefs. We will continue
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><p>Through the
Magna Carta Fund for Human Rights and Democracy, the UK has supported projects in
Pakistan to combat intolerance and encourage respect amongst individuals of different
faiths and beliefs through education. The British Government strongly condemns the
persecution of minorities, including the targeting of innocent people based on their
beliefs.</p>
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