EU criticizes Pakistan for military trials, citing violations of international rights standards.

The European Union has criticized Pakistan for sentencing 25 civilians by military courts, stating the trials did not meet international standards for fair and public proceedings. This action is seen as a violation of Pakistan's commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Pakistan's compliance with these obligations is crucial for maintaining its preferential trade status under the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, which significantly boosts its exports to the EU market.

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