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<p>The UK strongly condemns violence and persecution against Christians in Pakistan.
The former Foreign Secretary raised the persecution of religious communities, including
attacks against the Christian community in Jaranwala, with Pakistan's Prime Minister,
Anwaral Haq Kakar on 25 September. On 21 August, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon,
Minister for South Asia wrote to Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas
Jilani, urging the Government to ensure the safety of the Christian community following
the attacks in Jaranwala. Lord Ahmad also raised the issue with Foreign Minister
Jilani when they met on 13 September and in his meeting with the Pakistani High Commissioner
on 6 September.</p><p>Alongside our diplomatic engagement, UK programmes seek to address
the challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. Our Aawaz II programme brings
together community leaders and minority representatives to promote tolerance and reduce
violence, and our Hate Speech and Disinformation programme works is working to protect
marginalised communities from hate speech online.</p>
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