Though the 200 per cent import duty imposed on Pakistani goods in 2019 after the Pulwama terror attack had effectively halted direct imports, the latest decision also prohibits the entry of Pakistani goods routed through third countries.

The ties between India and Pakistan have been strained following the heinous attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and left several others injured.

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan is reportedly in a state of panic, fearing a strong retaliatory strike from India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the Indian Army a free hand,