Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad

Early day motion 3167, tabled 20 April 2026 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 3 members.

That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement; recalls Pakistan’s constitutional and international human rights obligations, including protections against discrimination and forced eviction; and calls on the UK Government to raise these concerns with the Government of Pakistan and to support efforts promoting fair, transparent and non discriminatory urban planning processes.

Signatures by party: Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.