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<p>We are aware of the cases of Ghulam Ahmad, Ihsan Ahmad and Mubashir Ahmad. We remain
deeply concerned by reports of discrimination and violence against Ahmadiyya Muslims
in Pakistan. We remain concerned about the situation for prisoners in detention under
trial in Pakistan, particularly for blasphemy cases.</p><p>We regularly raise at a
senior level the issue of the blasphemy laws with the authorities in Pakistan. In
Pakistan and elsewhere these laws have targeted Muslims and non-Muslims. The UK Government
condemns any instance where the content or application of blasphemy legislation encourages
or justifies violence or discrimination, or causes a violation of a person's Human
Rights. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon raised the UK's concerns about Freedom of Religion
or Belief and the protection of the Ahmadiyya community with the Pakistan High Commissioner
to the UK, Nafees Zakaria, on 12 and 26 May. Most recently, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
raised our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief in Pakistan by letter with
Dr Mazari on 5 June. In addition, The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian
Turner CMG, met with Dr Mazari and raised our concerns about Freedom of Religion or
Belief with on 8 June.</p>
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