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European Parliament lacks understanding of blasphemy laws in Pakistan, says FO
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A look at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Photo: File
FO says discourse in European Parliament reflects a lack of understanding in the context of blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
Says unwarranted commentary by European Parliament about Pakistan’s judicial system and domestic laws was regrettable.
FO statement comes a day after European Parliament adopted a resolution against Pakistan for a review of country s GSP Plus status.
The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday expressed disappointment over the European Parliament s resolution on Pakistan and said that the body lacks the contextual understanding of Pakistan s blasphemy laws.
EU parliament wants Pakistan s GSP plus status reviewed
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EU Parliament adopts resolution calling for a review of Pakistan s GSP Plus status
The resolution was presented by Renew Europe, a European political group. It was adopted with a majority of 681 votes against six.
The GSP+ scheme is an important mechanism to boost Pakistan s exports to the trading bloc.
The European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution against Pakistan which asks for a review of the country s GSP Plus (GSP+) status, citing an increase in laws that it sees as discriminatory towards minorities and fundamental rights.
The resolution was presented by Renew Europe, a liberal, pro-European political group of the European Parliament. It was adopted with a majority of 681 votes against six.
LONDON: The UK Conservative Party’s internal investigation into racism in its ranks finished up to two months ago, The Independent newspaper has revealed, but its leaders have yet to announce when it will be published.
The review was set up by Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he apologized for Islamophobia in the party, which has confirmed that it has received the review but that it will be published “in due course.”
Now, the party’s Chairwoman Amanda Milling is under pressure to immediately release the review and its conclusions.
The main opposition Labour Party has called for the report carried out by social psychiatry expert Swaran Singh to be released urgently. The call comes as some victims of alleged racism have said they were ignored by the inquiry.
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