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<p>We are aware of this case. The British Government regularly raises its concerns
about discrimination against minority communities with the Pakistani Government at
a senior level. I raised our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief and the
protection of minority religious communities with Pakistan's Human Rights Minister,
Dr Shireen Mazari, during my visit to Islamabad in February.</p><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. The Government 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>
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