India to suffer $1.14bn losses after trade halt with Pakistan
- Sara Habib
- April 28, 2025
- 9:29 am
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- Current Affairs
India trade losses are mounting as restrictions prevent the use of Pakistani soil for business activities. According to the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), India could lose around $1.14 billion. This includes losses from exports to Pakistan and disrupted transit to Afghanistan.
Trade Figures Highlight Big Impact
Between April 2024 and January 2025, India exported about $500 million worth of goods to Pakistan. In return, Pakistan imported only $0.42 million from India. Furthermore, Indian goods worth $640 million, meant for Afghanistan, now face transit disruptions. Clearly, India’s economy will feel the pressure.
PBF Stands With National Interests
The PBF has voiced full support for Pakistan’s government and armed forces. President Khawaja Mehboob Ur Rehman stated that the business community firmly backs national sovereignty. He stressed that India’s blame games every few years can no longer be tolerated. In fact, he said, “Enough patience has been shown.”
Indian Allegations Rejected Firmly
Senior Vice President Amna Munawwar Awan called India’s accusations after the Pahalgam attack “absurd lies.” She said these claims aim to hide human rights violations in India-occupied Kashmir. The PBF emphasized that Pakistan will not allow baseless accusations to affect its dignity.
Call for Stronger Actions
Chief Organizer Ahmad Jawad urged the government to end all trade relations with India. He said trade should only resume based on “mutual respect and equality.” Jawad also blamed India for disturbing regional peace and hurting economic integration efforts.
Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Condemned
Finally, the PBF criticized India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. They called it a foolish move that threatens stability across South Asia. Unity, resilience, and putting Pakistan first were described as the only ways forward.
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