Web Desk: The Pakistani government issued a sharp rebuke against Kasim Khan, son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after he reportedly appealed to the European Union to revoked Pakistan’s GSP Plus preferential trade status.
Government officials characterized the move as a direct attack on national interests during a period of fragile economic recovery. The Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) provides Pakistan with vital access to European markets, supporting key export sectors and ensuring employment for millions of citizens. Therefore, authorities argued that lobbying against these trade incentives prioritizes personal political agendas over the economic survival of the population.
Official statements further described the appeal as economic sabotage rather than legitimate political dissent. The government maintained that using international trade status as a tool for political pressure crosses ethical and national boundaries. Consequently, they asserted that such actions jeopardize the country’s global reputation and financial stability to secure legal relief for an individual.
In a separate economic development, the government released an initial installment of 27 billion rupees to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) following directives from the Prime Minister. This funding aims to stabilize energy sector operations while the administration manages ongoing fiscal challenges.
Despite the internal political friction, the state emphasized that it cannot tolerate efforts to enlist foreign powers against the domestic economy. Industry experts warned that any loss of trade preferences would deal a significant blow to the textile and manufacturing industries, which form the backbone of Pakistan’s export economy.
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