What initiatives does the Minister take to the EU, UN and Sweden should strengthen the protection of religious minorities in Pakistan?

Source: Nasim Malik from Sweeden.  A letter containing Ahmadiyya questions has been floated in Sweedish parliament.

English translation.

Swedish Parliament: Written question 2011/12:86 : 2011/12:86 Situation of the Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan.

To the Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt ( M )

“ It is reported daily about how the religious fundamentalist forces are increasing their power in Pakistan. There is nothing new for either the Government of Sweden or the European Union and the United Nations how the religious fundamentalists in Pakistan treat Ahmadiyya supporters and members. On September 22nd an open meeting was held in Dharanwali society near Hafizabad, Punjab. During the meeting fundamentalist leaders used abusive language and dirty words against Ahmadiyya Muslims and their leaders. They demanded that they would no longer allow the Ahmadiyya Muslims to be buried in ordinary cemeteries and that they would no longer be allowed to study in the area’s schools.

After these statements 10 students and a teacher was expelled from ChenabPublic School, in Dharanvali area. Asian Human Rights Commission has written and drawn attention of the situation in Pakistanbefore, but even now during the recent events. Children are afraid to go to school. The adults do not feel safe at home or at work. The outside world cannot allow these atrocities, murders and abuses continue.  Many countries have laws and regulations giving fanatics space to violate religious minorities especially against Ahmadi Muslims. 

The government of the country is too weak to intervene themselves. They need international support to cope and dare to intervene against fundamentalists. We must work and ensure that the governments of those countries that have laws supporting these violations have to take actions and legislative changes that protect these groups. 

What initiatives does the Minister take to the EU, UN and Sweden should strengthen the protection of religious minorities in Pakistan?

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