§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the impact on Pakistan's political stability of the Taliban movement . [82874]
§ Mr. FatchettWe are concerned about the impact on regional security of the continued conflict and instability in Afghanistan. I discussed this issue with the Pakistani authorities when I visited Pakistan in February. I urged them to use any influence they had with the Taliban and other factions to encourage a peaceful and lasting settlement in Afghanistan.
§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice he has given to the High Commission in Pakistan regarding relations with(a) MQM and (b) Mohajirs; and if he will make a statement. [82876]
§ Mr. FatchettIn line with our policy of dialogue with all ranges of political opinion in Pakistan, the British High Commission in Islamabad and Deputy High Commission in Karachi regularly meet representatives of both the MQM and the wider Mohajir community.