India Tightens Trade Barriers: High Alert Against Pakistan’s Backdoor Market Access

India has ramped up its vigilance to prevent Pakistani goods from entering its markets through third-party nations. Despite a direct trade ban, an estimated $500 million worth of Pakistani products—including textiles, rock salt, and leather—are reportedly being repackaged and relabeled in countries like the UAE, Singapore, and Sri Lanka to bypass restrictions. In response, Indian authorities have issued a fresh directive prohibiting all direct and indirect imports from Pakistan, reinforcing their stance that “terror and trade cannot coexist.” The move follows India’s withdrawal of Pakistan’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) status and the imposition of a 200% customs duty, which had already crippled direct imports. As tensions persist, India remains firm in its economic strategy to limit Pakistan’s trade influence while safeguarding national security.

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