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New Delhi: India has imposed a ban on all imports, both direct and indirect, from Pakistan amid growing tensions following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
According to a notification from the Commerce Ministry, “All imports or transit of goods originating from or exported to Pakistan, whether freely importable or not, are now prohibited effective immediately until further notice.” The move is justified as necessary for “national security and public policy,” with exceptions requiring prior government approval.
This restriction has been incorporated into the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, specifically prohibiting all direct or indirect trade with Pakistan, as stated in the notification dated May 2.
Official data shows India’s exports to Pakistan declined by nearly 57% from April 2024 to February 2025, totaling $491 million, with no imports during this period. Major exports in FY25 included drug formulations, sugar, bulk drugs, residual chemicals, and auto parts.
The Attari-Wagah border, the only official trade route between the two nations, was already shut following the Pahalgam attack.
On April 22, terrorists killed at least 26 civilians, including a Nepalese tourist and a local pony guide, in the scenic Baisaran meadow of Jammu and Kashmir. Relations further deteriorated as links to Pakistan-linked terror groups surfaced.
The heightened tensions have also negatively impacted Pakistan’s economy, with foreign investors losing over 4% in April and Pakistani stocks declining by 3%. In contrast, Indian markets have remained largely unaffected.
Global powers, including the United States, have called for both countries to exercise restraint and de-escalate the situation.
