“European Parliament to withdraw Pakistan's GSP+ status over abuse of blasphemy laws”, 26 July 2021.

Amid abuse of the blasphemy laws and cases widely reported across Pakistan, the European Parliament has moved to withdraw Islamabad's GSP+ status.

…[T]he European Parliament has criticised Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws and called for a review of the status quo.

Pakistan is a major beneficiary of the trading opportunities offered by the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP).

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​​In order to maintain GSP+ status, Pakistan is obliged to ratify and effectively implement 27 core international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance.

…[A] Joint Motion for a Resolution, supported by all major political groups, MEPs called for an immediate review of Pakistan's eligibility for GSP+ status, and considered appropriate, the withdrawal of that status, said EU Political Report.

Such a move, which apparently enjoys the support of the majority of the house, would be highly damaging for Pakistan's economy..

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..[T]he European Parliament adopted a joint motion, supported by all major political groups, for a resolution on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, calling for more comprehensive approaches to address such abuses of the laws..