LAHORE: Extension in the GSP Plus status was a challenge for Pakistan but it would succeed in its mission, a government official said. Talking to overseas Pakistanis and media representatives on his arrival in Brussels during his visit to Europe, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said: “All minorities are safe in Pakistan and human rights are also being ensured across the country,” … Read more
COLOMBO. Sri Lanka’s president vowed ‘immediate steps’ to amend anti-terror legislation to retain the European Union (EU)’s generalised system of preferences (GSP Plus) status, his office said on Tuesday. The EU had warned Sri Lanka that its lucrative trade status — a favourable trade scheme to encourage developing nations to respect human rights — could be withdrawn if Colombo … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The European Commission has decided to maintain the Generalised Preferential System Plus (GSP-Plus) status for Pakistan, with the introduction of new six conventions for the low-income countries. The commission, in a statement, has said that it has introduced six new conventions related to providing facility to the people with physical disability, tackling climate change, … Read more
The European Parliament passed a resolution to review the GSP Plus status granted to Pakistan. The EU Parliament has called on the Commission and the European External Action Service to immediately review the eligibility of Pakistan’s GSP status. The resolution was co-sponsored by Charlie Weimers, a member of the European Parliament from Sweden, who wrote … Read more
