India has banned the direct or oblique import of products from Pakistan within the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror assault. “The direct or oblique import or transit of products originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not or not freely importable or in any other case permitted, shall be prohibited with speedy impact, till additional orders,” a round from the Ministry of Commerce and Commerce learn.

“This restriction is imposed within the curiosity of nationwide safety and public coverage. Any exception to this prohibition shall require prior approval of the Authorities of India,” the round learn additional.

Ten days have handed because the lethal terror assault in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. To date, India has taken a number of measures in opposition to Pakistan, which is learnt to have had a direct hand within the assault. These measures embody suspension of all visas, discount of Embassy energy, ouster of army diplomats, and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

The import ban is the newest of such measures.