| Event | Ban on imports and transit of Pakistani goods |
| Date of Announcement | May 2, 2025 |
| Issuing Authority | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Reason for Ban | National security and public policy following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack |
| Scope of Ban | Prohibits direct and indirect imports or transit of Pakistani goods, including via UAE, Singapore, Colombo |
| Key Loophole Addressed | Third-country transhipments used to bypass direct trade restrictions |
| Major Goods Affected | Pakistani dates, dry fruits, cement, gypsum, glass, herbs, rock salt |
| Trade Figures | Bilateral trade fell from Rs 4,370.78 crore (2018-19) to Rs 2,257.55 crore (2022-23), briefly rose to Rs 3,886.53 crore (2023-24) |
| India's Exports to Pakistan | Soya bean, poultry feed, red chillies, vegetables, plastic granules, yarn |
| Pakistan's Exports to India | Dry fruits, dates, cement, gypsum, glass, herbs, rock salt |
| Trade Potential | World Bank estimates $37 billion, but actual trade hovers around $2 billion |
| Cargo Movement Decline | From 49,102 consignments (2018-19) to 3,827 (2022-23) |
| Additional Measures | Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, closure of Attari-Wagah border, downgrading of diplomatic ties, border security upgrades |
| Multilateral Engagement | India to engage World Bank, IMF, ADB to curb financial aid to Pakistan |
