Kayani says EU GSP+ privileges stay intact through late 2028
Syed Naveed Qamar told a National Assembly panel preferential European access may face strain, while Bilal Kayani said the present GSP+ cover runs safely to end-2028.
Syed Naveed Qamar cautioned that preferential European market entry could face pressure linked to rights compliance.
State Finance Minister Bilal Kayani told the same panel there is no near-term threat and transitional cover lasts to December 2028.
Pakistan shipped €7.5 billion in GSP+-eligible goods to the bloc in 2024 and was the programme’s top beneficiary.
Tariff breaks rest on 27 conventions; a 2023–2025 EU review flagged disappearances, speech limits and court weaknesses.
Islamabad must submit a fresh bid for access from January 2029 and is preparing that file.