Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), in its latest report, has strongly urged the European Union to reassess Pakistan’s GSP+ status.
It provides special trade status to the South Asian country.
In its report, Paank said, as quoted by ANI: “The European Union to reassess Pakistan’s GSP+ status, which provides special trade benefits despite Pakistan’s blatant disregard for human rights in Balochistan. It is unacceptable for Pakistan to enjoy economic advantages while carrying out such cruel repression.”
The report also condemned the Anti-Terrorism (Balochistan Amendment) Bill 2025.
The Bill provides unchecked powers to military, police, and intelligence agencies to detain anyone on mere suspicion for up to three months, with the possibility of extension.
Paank, in its report, brought to attention how several Baloch leaders such as Mahrang Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, Beebow Baloch, Sibghat Ullah Baloch, and Beeberg Baloch are still behind bars, even after appearing before the court
