An annual American report on religious freedom has voiced concern over the targeted killing in Pakistan of Shia Muslims, including ethnic Hazaras, who are largely Shia, and Ahmadi Muslims in attacks believed to be driven by faith.

US report on religious freedom blames Pakistan for targeted killing of minorities

Pakistan has raised questions over the credibility and transparency of the US State Department report which placed it on a list of countries violating religious freedoms.

Pakistan raises questions over credibility of US report on religious freedom, calls the process 'suspicious'

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday urged Saudi Arabia to free Raif Badawi, a blogger jailed for 10 years for insulting Islam, in a rare criticism of the US ally.

Free Badawi and others held in prison for religious expression: US to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Pakistan on Friday rejected a report on religious freedom in the country by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom terming it as "biased" and "unsubstantiated".

US religious freedom report on Pakistan 'biased' and 'unsubstantiated': Foreign Office

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a case that drew international scrutiny.

US asks Pakistan to do more on religious freedom