--- title: "PM meets EU leader, discusses GSP+ scheme" description: "Most outlets led with the Prime Minister's reaffirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to the GSP+ framework during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New York. The Daily Times emphasized the importance of the GSP+ scheme for Pakistan’s economic development and trade, while the Business Recorder focused on the meeting context and its focus on the GSP+ framework. Both excerpts frame the discussion as centered on trade and economic cooperation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10304-pm-shehbaz-underscores-gsp-plus-importance-as-pakistan-eu site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM meets EU leader, discusses GSP+ scheme pakistan · updated 25 Sep 2026, 5:45 AM PKT · 24–25 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 7 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 25 Sep 2026 — PM meets EU leader, discusses GSP+ scheme (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the Prime Minister's reaffirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to the GSP+ framework during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New York. The Daily Times emphasized the importance of the GSP+ scheme for Pakistan’s economic development and trade, while the Business Recorder focused on the meeting context and its focus on the GSP+ framework. Both excerpts frame the discussion as centered on trade and economic cooperation. - **Business Recorder** — [PM reaffirms commitment to GSP+ framework](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441158/pm-reaffirms-commitment-to-gsp-framework) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:45 AM PKT > NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with discussions focusing on Pakistan-EU relations, trade, regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts. Von der Leyen appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to mediate in the conflict between... - **Daily Times** — [PM stresses GSP+ importance in meeting with EU top leadership](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557940/pm-stresses-gsp-importance-in-meeting-with-eu-top-leadership/) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:05 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the importance of the European Union’s GSP Plus scheme for Pakistan’s economic development, employment generation and trade with the bloc, while reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to continued engagement under the framework. The remarks came during PM Shehbaz’s meeting with the President of the European Council, António Luís Santos da Costa […] ### 24 Sep 2026 — Shehbaz meets EU leaders to discuss GSP Plus and bilateral ties (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's emphasis on the importance of the EU’s GSP Plus scheme for Pakistan’s economic development and trade. Several also noted his meeting with European Council President and European Commission President on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session. A few, including Express Tribune and BOL News, highlighted Shehbaz’s mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran and the EU leaders’ acknowledgment of Pakistan’s initiative. While the framing of the GSP Plus focus was consistent across the coverage, some outlets, like BOL News, used more direct language such as "presses case for EU trade preferences," while others, like Dawn and Business Recorder, used more formal phrasing. - **BOL News** — [PM Sharif presses case for EU trade preferences in talks with bloc's top leaders](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-sharif-presses-case-for-eu-trade-preferences-in-talks-with-blocs-top-leaders) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:55 PM PKT > PM Sharif urges EU leaders for GSP Plus, vital for Pakistan's jobs & growth. Renews invitation for Costa & von der Leyen to visit Islamabad. - **Dawn** — [In meeting with top EU officials, PM Shehbaz reiterates commitment to continued engagement under GSP+](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032300/in-meeting-with-top-eu-officials-pm-shehbaz-reiterates-commitment-to-continued-engagement-under-gsp) · 24 Sep 2026, 11:27 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement with the GSP+ of the European Union (EU), the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Thursday. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen on the sidelines of the United Nati... - **Business Recorder** — [PM Shehbaz stresses GSP Plus importance in meeting with EU top leadership](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441003/pm-shehbaz-stresses-gsp-plus-importance-in-meeting-with-eu-top-leadership) · 24 Sep 2026, 11:17 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the importance of the European Union’s GSP Plus scheme for Pakistan’s economic development, employment generation and trade with the bloc, while reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to continued engagement under the framework. The remarks came during PM Shehbaz’s meeting with the President of the European Council, António Luís Santos da Costa and the ... - **Profit** — [PM Shehbaz underscores GSP Plus importance as Pakistan, EU leaders discuss deeper ties](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/pm-shehbaz-underscores-gsp-plus-importance-as-pakistan-eu-leaders-discuss-deeper-ties) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:59 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and EU leadership review bilateral relations, back implementation of Strategic Engagement Plan and sustained high-level engagement - **Geo News** — [Shehbaz stresses GSP Plus importance as Pakistan seeks stronger EU ties](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683424-shehbaz-stresses-gsp-plus-importance-as-pakistan-seeks-stronger-eu-ties) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:00 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is seen in a meeting with European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, —... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz stresses GSP+ role in Pakistan's economic growth in meeting with EU leaders](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631140/pm-shehbaz-stresses-gsp-role-in-pakistans-economic-growth-in-meeting-with-eu-leaders) · 24 Sep 2026, 6:43 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > European chief thanks PM for Pakistan’s initiative to mediate in the conflict between the United States and Iran ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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