Question follow-through · 15165
Pakistan: Political Prisoners
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to encourage the release of (a) Taj Muhammad Sarparah and (b) other Baloch citizens detained in Pakistan.
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 20 Nov 2024
- Target answer date
- 25 Nov 2024
- Answer
- 27 Nov 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day: Early release of prisoners · 7 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
20 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to encourage the release of (a) Taj Muhammad Sarparah and (b) other Baloch citizens detained in Pakistan.
25 Nov 2024
Target answer date
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27 Nov 2024
Answer published
The UK strongly condemns any instances of enforced disappearances. We urge states to fully investigate any allegations, prosecute those responsible and provide justice to victims and their families. We continue to encourage progress towards the criminali...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
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