Britain said it was "concerned" and called on Pakistan's government to uphold the rule of law, following the deportation of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday.
A Spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said that internal Pakistani politics were "a matter for Pakistani politicians and the people of Pakistan." But she added: "We are however, concerned about the latest developments in Pakistan. "We call upon the government of Pakistan to ]ensure that due legal and judicial process is followed and the rule of law upheld."