The Government of India has officially banned all imports from Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on April 22.
As per the official directive, no Pakistani-flagged vessel will be permitted to enter any Indian port, while Indian ships have been strictly prohibited from visiting Pakistani ports. This full-scale embargo applies not only to goods originating in Pakistan but also to any merchandise transiting through the country. The decision marks one of the most comprehensive trade restrictions ever imposed by India on Pakistan.
The move is expected to deliver a significant blow to Pakistan’s already struggling export sector. Key industries such as cement, textiles, and agriculture, which rely on cross-border commerce, are likely to be directly impacted. With formal trade channels largely restricted even before this ban, the current order is set to further disrupt informal trade networks that many businesses on both sides have depended upon for years.
This ban comes at a time when India has adopted a tougher stance on national security and regional stability, especially following the recent terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir.
