India bans all imports from Pakistan

India has imposed ban on the direct and indirect import of all goods from Pakistan, according to a notification issued by the ministry of commerce. The decision has been taken in the interest of national security and public policy, the government said, stressing that it applies to all products in transit from Pakistan. "Direct or indirect Import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders. This restriction is imposed in the interest of national security and public policy. Any exception to this prohibition shall require prior approval of the Government of India," said a notification by the Commerce Ministry.
The Attari-Wagah border saw trade worth Rs 3,886.53 crore in 2023-24. India's strategic moves are expected to have a severe economic impact on small traders and manufacturers in Pakistan. While India's imports from Pakistan have been minuscule in recent years, some goods are routed through ports in Dubai, Singapore and Colombo to beat trade restrictions. As per data, in 2023-24, India imported goods, mainly agricultural commodities, worth USD 3 million from Pakistan. The Wagah-Attari crossing, the sole trade route between India and Pakistan, had already been closed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.Imports from Pakistan primarily comprised pharma products, fruits and oilseeds. It declined over the years since the 2019 Pulwama attack, with India imposing a 200% duty on Pakistani products. Reports suggest it was less than 0.0001% of total imports in 2024-25.