Why it matters:
The tension can lead the Asia-Pacific region to chaos as the two countries are among the largest and densely populated ones in the region.
The big picture:
After a deadly attack at a resort in Pahalgam and escalating diplomatic tensions, Indian and Pakistani forces engaged in gunfire along the Line of Control in Kashmir, leading the UN to call for "maximum restraint" from both nuclear-armed states.
What they're saying:
Indian Ministry of Commerce: “The direct or indirect import or transfer of goods originating from or exported to Pakistan, whether freely importable or permitted in any other way, will be banned from the outset until further orders. This restriction is applied in the interest of national security and public policy. Any exception to this prohibition requires prior approval from the Indian government.”
Key points:
- Imports from Pakistan primarily included pharmaceutical products, fruits, and oilseeds.
- The import volume decreased over the years after the 2019 Pulwama attack, when India imposed a 200% tariff on Pakistani products.
- The volume was reported to be less than 0.0001% of total imports during 2024-2025.
Go deeper:
India, Pakistan Exchange Border Fire Amid Soaring Tensions
seyed mohammad kazemi
