Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 14672

Pakistan: Ahmadiyya

Tabled: 18 November 2024
Answered: 21 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help secure the release of Ahmadiyya Muslims detained under blasphemy laws in Pakistan.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
The UK condemns the persecution of religious minorities and marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. We work to protect and promote human rights in Pakistan through our diplomatic engagement and programme funding. This includes regularly raising co...

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