Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Pakistani government on the political situation in that country.

We have frequent contact with the Government of Pakistan on a wide range of issues. We respect Pakistan's democratic system and do not interfere in its internal political affairs. We will continue to work with Pakistan to advance our shared priorities and interests, including the promotion of freedom of speech and human rights.