New Delhi, May 4 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday called India's ban on Pakistani imports a "historic step" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at pressuring Pakistan to curb terrorism.

While speaking to ANI, MP Khandelwal questioned the purpose of maintaining the trade relation and asked, "Why should we maintain trade relations with a country that continuously carries out terrorist attacks and spews venom against India?"

MP Khandelwal lauded the government's move, saying, "This is a historic step by PM Narendra Modi. The government has made it clear that no imports will be made directly or indirectly from India to Pakistan. This in itself is a very big step. Pakistan is dependent on India for a lot of ...