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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate: Ports Shut Amid Trade Ban

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-04T11:04:35.244352+05:30

- In a significant escalation, Pakistan has closed its ports to Indian ships following India's import ban post-Pahalgam attack. - The move is a part of Pakistan's strategy to safeguard its maritime sovereignty and economic interests, as reported by Dawn. - India had already imposed a 200% import duty on Pakistani goods post-Pulwama, but the new restrictions completely block imports, even from third countries. - This development follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading of diplomatic ties with Pakistan. - Tensions have soared since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which tragically claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Source: [The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pahalgam-attack-fallout-pakistan-shuts-ports-for-indian-ships-after-new-delhi-bans-imports-from-islamabad/articleshow/120862304.cms)

In a significant escalation, Pakistan has closed its ports to Indian ships following India's import ban post-Pahalgam attack.
The move is a part of Pakistan's strategy to safeguard its maritime sovereignty and economic interests, as reported by Dawn.
India had already imposed a 200% import duty on Pakistani goods post-Pulwama, but the new restrictions completely block imports, even from third countries.
This development follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading of diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
Tensions have soared since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which tragically claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.

Source: The Times of India