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Recommendation 32
32
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 73
Religious minorities face obstacles in freely practising their religion and continue to face discrimination and...
Conclusion
Religious minorities face obstacles in freely practising their religion and continue to face discrimination and violence within Pakistan society.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and states that they raise this issue privately with the Government of Pakistan at the highest levels, press for speedy and fair trials, and urge the Pakistan authorities to ensure the safety of those released.
Paragraph Reference:
73
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Response: It is deeply concerning that blasphemy laws in Pakistan are frequently misused, including to settle personal disputes and to target religious minorities. We raise this issue privately with the Government of Pakistan at the highest levels to avoid the risk of doing harm given this is a sensitive subject. We press for speedy and fair trials for those accused and urge the Pakistan authorities to ensure the safety of those released. xiv UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22