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<p>We are aware of reports of the raid on the Ahmadiyya office in Pakistan. The Government
strongly condemns the persecution of all minorities, including the targeting of people
based on their beliefs. Our concerns are reflected in the latest update to the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office annual human rights report.</p><p>The Government regularly
raises our concerns about the protection of minority communities, including religious
minorities, with the Pakistani Government at a senior level. During his visit to Pakistan
in November, the Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and
South Ruislip (Mr. Johnson) raised religious tolerance and the importance of safeguarding
the rights of all Pakistan's citizens. The Government continues 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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