GSP plus

Hosiery manufacturers pledge to work with govt to lift exports

Report says despite continuous civilian rule since 2008, military has played an outsize role in politics and economy

Ex ministers, MPs, rights activists, govt officials call for effective enforcement of relevant laws

We are not going to punish any country for their stance on Russian invasion of Ukraine, says diplomat

Current scheme is expiring on December 31, 2023

Shehbaz highlights importance of necessary steps to avert humanitarian and economic crises in Afghanistan

Underscores challenges that Pakistan may face in case of expulsion of French ambassador

In FY 2020-21, total bilateral trade with EU-27 was $10.88 billion

Highlights Kashmir issue, protection of rights in Pakistan

Sarwar holds meetings with over 15 members of European Parliament

Bloc organises EU-Pakistan Business Forum for SMEs

Punjab governor to take MPs into confidence regarding status during Europe visit

Commerce ministry hopeful of successful completion of fourth biennial review

FM Kofod thanks Qureshi on evacuation of Danish citizens from Kabul

Says plan to get facility extended further, also held talks with PM

Envoys in EU increase engagements with host govts to counter Indian influence

Media report speculating withdrawal of special status is fabricated, says Foreign Office

Joint commission reviews bilateral ties

EU parliament’s resolution for reviewing the preferential scheme for imports from Pakistan has triggered some panic

Insist it enhances job opportunities, boosts foreign exchange reserves

Stresses value-addition to exploit full potential of market access under GSP Plus

Governor says textile industry will create more jobs

German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck says bilateral trade between two countries is around €3 billion

PM’s aide urges business community to capitalise on this opportunity to diversify exports

Report on GSP notes progress on child rights, climate change, but cautions over shrinking civil society space

Trade commissioner says Brexit allows UK to focus more on countries outside EU

European legislator says Pakistan’s role in war on terror is impressive

Fabio Massimo said European Parliament was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India if both agreed to the proposal

European Parliament says it will deliberate up-scaling status to free trade partner

In the fourth session of dialogue, Pak-EU discuss ways to upgrade existing level of cooperation

Experts call for addressing challenges faced in global market

Official claims Pakistan’s rank has gone up on human development indicators

It comes after Islamabad pledges to improve human and labour rights, protect environment

Steps being taken by the government of Pakistan to improve conditions of production in Pakistan

Kyrgyzstan had sought assistance after getting GSP Plus status from the European trade bloc

Dutch diplomat says Netherlands ready to join CPEC, invest in Gwadar.

Delegation is in Pakistan to assess implementation of UN conventions

The point of concern is that Britain is the third-largest importer of Pakistani goods, behind the US and China

FCCI SVP says Brexit has complicated export challenges

KCCI chief asks govt to address supply, demand-related challenges.

Pakistan has not been able to take the expected advantage of the GSP Plus-provided opportunity due to many factors

PM restructures Treaty Cell to improve compliance

A plenary session of EU will take up Pakistan’s case in May and hold debate on a report prepared for the purpose

Exporters have 8 more years to explore EU markets under GSP Plus

Pakistan’s exports grew by 9.42% for the period January-October, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014

Ambassador Cautain praised the provincial government for its efforts to meet the GSP Plus conditions

Pakistan, EU share information about sustainable development issues

Speakers call on govt, traders to act expeditiously

EU should realise steps aimed at fighting terrorism

Despite the new regime, the country’s exports have been unable to register a notable increase