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<p>The FCDO continue regular contact with prison authorities in Pakistan to check
on Mr Rafique's welfare and have sought assurances that medical staff will continue
to monitor his health. His family are being kept informed of all developments and
we continue to speak to Mr Rafique's friends and lawyers. Whilst prison visits are
suspended due to the pandemic, we continue to arrange telephone calls with Mr Rafique
to discuss any welfare and health issues. We regularly raise at a senior level our
concerns about the human rights situation with the Government of Pakistan. On 20 February,
Minister of State for South Asia and Minister responsible for Human Rights, Lord (Tariq)
Ahmad of Wimbledon, discussed our human rights concerns with Pakistan's Minister for
Human Rights.</p>
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