EU concerned over disappearances in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; special trade benefits for Pakistan at risk

EU Commission warns Pakistan may lose trade preferences due to human rights concerns.

Concerns include enforced disappearances in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Other issues: restrictions on free speech and weak accountability.

Trade benefits under EU's GSP+ scheme are at risk.

Pakistan must address these concerns to retain preferential market access.