Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 81646

Pakistan: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 13 October 2025

Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Alex Easton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Pakistani counterpart on reports of (a) degrading treatment of and (b) discrimination against (i) Christian and (ii) Hindu prison

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK Government is concerned by reports of degrading treatment and discrimination against Christian and Hindu prisoners in Pakistan. Promoting the rights of religious minorities is a core part of our diplomatic engagement and we continue to advocate for...

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