The central government suspended all inbound mail and parcel exchanges from Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. This step forms part of wider actions against Pakistan, including halting the Indus Waters Treaty and cancelling special visas. Airspace has been closed to Pakistani airlines, and the Attari-Wagah border is shut.
Additionally, military attaches from Pakistan in India were expelled, and India’s own attaches were withdrawn due to cybersecurity threats.India has implemented a ban on Pakistani ships docking at its ports, a move triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on May 3 that no Pakistani-flagged vessels will be allowed to enter Indian ports, and vice versa for Indian ships heading to Pakistan, effective immediately until further notice. This decision aims to safeguard Indian assets and infrastructure. Concurrently, India has prohibited all imports from Pakistan.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) confirmed an immediate ban on both direct and indirect imports under the 2023 Foreign Trade Policy, emphasizing national security. Additional actions post-attack include closing the Attari land post, expelling Pakistani military officials, suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, and halting mail services from Pakistan, demonstrating India’s firm stance on security threats.
