Sat May 03 07:24:21 UTC 2025: ## India Imposes Complete Ban on Imports from Pakistan
**New Delhi, May 3, 2025** – The Indian government has announced a complete ban on all imports from Pakistan, citing national security and public policy concerns. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification on May 2nd, amending the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to prohibit the direct or indirect import or transit of any goods originating in or exported from Pakistan. The ban takes immediate effect and requires government approval for any exceptions.
This drastic measure follows a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. The government has stated that the ban is a necessary step to protect national security. The impact of this ban on bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries is expected to be significant.
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