- India bans all imports, transit, and shipping ties with Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack.
- 26 tourists were killed; PM Modi vows unprecedented retribution.
- US urges restraint while Pakistan tests 450km-range surface missile.
India has responded with a series of unprecedented actions following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. The government has not only banned all direct and indirect trade with Pakistan but also closed the Integrated Check Post at Attari and suspended the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals.
Simultaneously, India has suspended cooperation under the Indus Waters Treaty and prohibited the docking of Pakistan-flagged vessels at Indian ports.
Pahalgam Attack Fallout: India Cuts Trade, Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The Pahalgam attack has triggered a chain of decisive and aggressive policy shifts by the Indian government. By banning all imports, exports, and even the transit of goods from Pakistan, India has effectively frozen bilateral trade relations. This comes under a newly inserted clause in the Foreign Trade Policy citing national security and public policy concerns.
Indian ports have been ordered to deny entry to any Pakistan-flagged vessels, and Indian ships are restricted from visiting Pakistani ports. These maritime sanctions complement the broader strategy to isolate Pakistan from all logistical and commercial corridors linked to India.
Diplomatically, India is scaling back engagement by reducing staff at both High Commissions and suspending visa exemptions under SAARC. The move sends a message that diplomatic privilege cannot coexist with harboring or supporting terrorism, directly or indirectly.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has responded by cautioning against escalation while nudging Pakistan to act against terrorists on its soil. The missile launch by Pakistan, although claimed as a training exercise, adds a layer of tension, suggesting that both nations are posturing amid rising instability in the region.
India’s multi-layered response to the Pahalgam attack underscores its commitment to national security and sets a new precedent for zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism.
“Enough is enough. Every drop of innocent blood will be avenged. This is a new India.” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
