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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Munir Ahmed

EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom

Pakistan Social Media - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns about civil and labor rights, and freedom of speech.

The warning came as Olof Skoog, the EU's special representative for human rights, wrapped up a weeklong visit to Islamabad.

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