Written questions

Pakistan: Human Rights

Commons · Question 47037 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 May 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he is having with (a) the Government of Pakistan and (b) other international partners on incidents of Ahmadiyya Muslims being barred from congregational Eid

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 8 May 2025

Promoting freedom of religion or belief is a core part of the UK's diplomatic engagement overseas. We are concerned by the deteriorating situation for Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, including reports they were prevented from offering prayers over Ramadan and...