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Tensions between the UK and Pakistan have sharpened after comments from former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and members of Reform UK, who argue that Britain should withhold foreign aid and restrict visa access unless the Pakistani government agrees to take back nationals convicted of crimes in the UK.  AD: SHOP WITH AVON Jenrick has claimed that the UK has “the tools and leverage” to enforce tougher returns agreements, insisting that the era of “polite conversations” with Pakistan is over. His position reflects growing frustration among some voters who believe the UK has been too lenient in its approach to deportations and overstaying, though legal experts note that removals must still comply with international law and human‑rights obligations. Pakistani nationals form one of the UK’s largest diaspora communities, with ONS data showing steady migration over the past decade. Today, more than 1.2 million UK residents are of Pakistani heritage, contributing significantly to se...