The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent.

The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan's military courts on Monday over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023 after the arrest of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The European Union on Sunday voiced strong concern over the decision of a military court in Pakistan to sentence 25 civilians to prison on December 21. The EU contends that the verdicts violate international standards for fair trials and could threaten Pakistan’s trade benefits under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).