ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has officially banned the import of all goods originating from India in a major move reflecting the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
The Ministry of Commerce issued a formal notification on Sunday, citing national security and public interest as the primary reasons for the decision.
According to the notification, the ban has been imposed under Sub-section 3 of Section 3 of the Import and Export Control Act, 1950. It prohibits the import of all goods from India, regardless of the route — sea, land, or air.
Furthermore, the ban also extends to Indian-origin goods transiting through Pakistan, as well as exports from other countries that are intended for India but routed through Pakistan. This comprehensive restriction is aimed at halting any commercial movement linked to India via Pakistani territory.
However, the Ministry of Commerce has clarified that the new order will not apply to letters of credit (LCs) issued prior to the notification, nor to shipments for which bills of lading were issued before the enforcement of the ban.
