In some other strict action against Pakistan, India has banned all imports from the neighbouring country amid hovering tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack. The decision has been taken for national safety and public policy, the government stated, stressing that it applies to all products in transit from Pakistan.
“Direct or oblique Import or transit of all items originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise accredited, shall be prohibited with instant impact, till further orders. This restriction is imposed in the interest of national safety and public coverage. Any exception to this prohibition shall require earlier approval of the Government of India,” stated in notification.
India banned imports from Pakistan crossing after Pahalgam Attack
The Wagah-Attari crossing, the sole change route between India and Pakistan, had already been closed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Imports from Pakistan in the main comprised pharma products, culmination and oilseeds. It declined over the years since the 2019 Pulwama attack, with India imposing a 200% obligation on Pakistani products. Reports recommend it become much less than 0.0001% of total imports in 2024-25.
At least 26 civilians, such as a Nepalese tourist and a local pony manual operator, were massacred by terrorists in the scenic Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The family members among the 2 international locations soured as terror links to Pakistan emerged.
Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Acting unexpectedly, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a essential water-sharing deal signed by using the 2 countries in 1960, citing “sustained go-border terrorism”. India may also now divert or prevent water in the Indus River gadget from flowing to Pakistan, choking their foremost supply of water deliver and impacting tens of millions of citizens.
Read also: Parents’ consent now mandatory for children’s social media accounts