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Pakistan: Hinduism

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

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Answering body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled: 24 Feb 2025
Target answer date: 26 Feb 2025
Answer: 10 Mar 2025 · 14 calendar days after tabling

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24 Feb 2025
Question tabled
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
26 Feb 2025
Target answer date
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10 Mar 2025
Answer published
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...

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