Written questions

Pakistan: Hinduism

Commons · Question 32967 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2025

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Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart in relation to reports that Hindu students in Karachi have faced disciplinary action and legal proceedings for cele

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 10 Mar 2025

Promoting freedom of religion or belief is a key part of the UK's diplomatic engagement overseas. I underlined the importance of promoting religious tolerance and harmony when I met Pakistan's Human Rights Minister on 19 November 2024 and discussed this i...