ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Monday) has asserted that the PTI-led federal government would not compromise on finality of Prophethood laws.
The premier expressed his views while chairing a meeting called in response to a resolution passed by the European Parliament a few days ago, calling for a review of Pakistan’s GSP Plus status. The meeting was attended by senior ministers of the cabinet.
During the meeting, the participants decided to address the reservations of the European Union. It was also unanimously decided that the protection of minorities in the country would be ensured.
The meeting was briefed that Pakistan would face a loss of $3 billion if the GSP Plus status was revoked. According to sources, the participants said the GSP Plus trade agreement has nothing to with blasphemy laws.
Last week, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a review of the GSP Plus status granted to Pakistan, saying that it has been observed that laws towards minorities and fundamental rights, were on the rise.
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.
