India Imposes Ban on Imports from Pakistan
The Government of India has issued a new directive under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, introducing a complete ban on the import and transit of goods from Pakistan.
As per the newly added Para 2.20A, all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan are now prohibited, whether they were previously freely importable or not. This decision takes immediate effect and has been implemented in the interest of national security and public policy.
Any exception to this ban will require prior approval from the Government of India.
Effect of the Notification: Para 2.20A of FTP, 2023 is inserted to prohibit direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan with immediate effects until further orders.
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