Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:06am on 05 May 2025,Monday India Global
India has intensified its crackdown on Pakistani imports, placing customs on high alert to intercept goods rerouted through third countries like the UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Despite negligible official trade, approximately $500 million worth of Pakistani products—including fruits, textiles, and leather—are entering India via repackaging and relabeling. The government’s May 2 directive bans all direct and indirect imports from Pakistan, aiming to further strain Pakistan’s already vulnerable economy. This move follows the 2019 withdrawal of Pakistan’s Most Favoured Nation status and the imposition of a 200% customs duty, which drastically reduced bilateral trade. Authorities emphasize that “terror and trade” cannot coexist, reinforcing national security priorities. (PC: AFP & Deccan Chronicle)
