Pakistan Attempting to Push Its Products into India Through Backdoor Routes

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has imposed a complete ban on imports from Pakistan. However, credible sources have revealed that Pakistan is exploring alternative routes to circumvent the ban and push its products into the Indian market.

According to these sources, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to export products worth approximately 500 million US dollars—including fruits, dried dates, textiles, rock salt, and leather—into India through third countries. The plan allegedly involves relabeling and repackaging these goods in countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, and then exporting them to India as originating from those nations.

In response to these developments, Indian Customs officials have heightened vigilance. Authorities are taking strict measures to prevent any Pakistani-made goods from entering India, whether directly or indirectly. As per the directives issued by the central government on May 2, the ban on all imports from Pakistan—be it through direct shipments or via third countries—is being enforced rigorously. In line with this, Customs officials have deployed special surveillance to monitor and intercept suspicious consignments.