New Delhi, May 3 -- India has imposed a comprehensive ban on all imports from Pakistan in response to escalating tensions following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

The government announced this significant decision on May 2 through a notification issued by the commerce ministry, citing national security and public policy concerns.

The directive explicitly prohibits direct or indirect Import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted.

The ban takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further orders. Any exceptions to this prohibition will require prior approval from the Government of India.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), a wi...