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<p>The UK has a longstanding and close relationship with Pakistan. We continue to
monitor the political situation closely. On 25 September, the Foreign Secretary discussed
the need to uphold democratic principles with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq
Kakar. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for South Asia, spoke with caretaker
Foreign Minister Jalil Jilani on 12 September, to emphasise the importance of peaceful
democratic processes and human rights. In a letter to caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani
on 21 August, Lord Ahmad emphasised the need for Pakistan's citizens to be able to
exercise their democratic rights and participate in peaceful, inclusive, credible
elections.</p>
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