Written questions

Pakistan: Christianity

Commons · Question 26021 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to recognise and support Pakistani Christians and support the protection of freedom of religion in that country.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 9 Sep 2026

The UK remains committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief for all, including through our engagement with the Government of Pakistan. In my meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar on 27 August, I raised a number of ...