ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO PAKISTAN DENMARK Which measures is the Government of Pakistan planning to take to increase the protection of marginalised groups, including women and girls, ethnic and religious minorities in the country against violence and discrimination? How are the economic, social and cultural rights of the aforementioned groups promoted and protected in policies of the Pakistani Government and the implementation thereof? What measures does the Government of Pakistan take to protect human rights defenders so they can carry out their activities without risk of violence, harassment, intimidation, or threats? Is the Government of Pakistan considering establishing a permanent moratorium on all pending executions, and having all death sentences commuted to terms of imprisonment? GERMANY Does Pakistan have a strategy in order to protect religious freedom? Which measures is Pakistan taking to implement the legislation on strengthening women rights? Does Pakistan have a strategy to be able to promptly and effectively respond to discriminating practices based on Islamic law? SPAIN ¿Seguirá Pakistán profundizando en la protección de los derechos de las mujeres, consagrando más recursos económicos y humanos a esta tarea? 1