EU warns Pakistan: improve human rights or risk losing duty-free export status to Europe.

The EU has warned Pakistan that its duty-free exporter status to Europe under the GSP+ program depends on improvements in human rights and labor rights. EU Special Representative Olof Skoog visited Pakistan, urging reforms in areas like women's rights and freedom of expression. Pakistan's exports to the EU have doubled since gaining GSP+ status in 2014, but the EU stresses that continued benefits hinge on addressing key issues.

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