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<p>The UK Government remains deeply concerned by reports of discrimination and violence
against religious communities in Pakistan, including against the Ahmadiyya Muslim
community. We continue to urge the government of Pakistan at senior levels to guarantee
the fundamental rights of all its citizens, regardless of their religion or belief.</p><p>As
Minister of State for South Asia, I intend to raise our concerns about the persecution
of Ahmadi Muslims with senior Pakistani government representatives during my visit
to Pakistan this month. This engagement will build on my discussion of recent murders
of Ahmadi Muslims with Pakistan's Special Representative for Religious Harmony, Tahir
Ashrafi, on 23 March. The Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Fiona Bruce,
also met with the International Human Rights Committee on 12 April in order to understand
their concerns about the issues facing the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan.</p>
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