In response, Pakistan's Maritime Affairs Ports and Shipping Wing issued an order late Saturday banning Indian flag bearers from visiting any Pakistani ports. The directive also prohibits Pakistani ships from making calls at Indian ports.
“In view of the recent developments in the maritime situation in Pakistan with its neighbouring countries to protect maritime sovereignty, economic interests and national security, the measures that follow immediate effect: Indian flag bearers shall not be allowed to access any Pakistani port, Pakistan ports shall not access any Indian litigation and any certain fugitive (and) any immunity under any Indian litigation shall be accessed, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any immunity shall be determined, and any interim faction of any Indian port (and shall be downgraded). As said.
These developments triggered a wave of diplomatic and economic retaliation between the two countries in a terrorist attack on Pahalgam on April 22, mainly tourists.
India has also suspended the exchange of mail and parcels with Pakistan through air and land routes in a series of new measures. In addition, Indian ships were banned from visiting Pakistani ports, the director confirmed. The government notice pointed out that a complete ban on Pakistan's imports was introduced for the benefit of national security and public policy. Despite the 200% import tax imposed in 2019 after the Pulwama attack greatly halted direct trade, the new directive also blocked Pakistani goods extending through third countries. The measures followed earlier India's actions, including a moratorium on the Indian waters treaty, closure of Attari land border crossings, and reduced trade with Pakakistan ties.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani army announced the successful training of the Abdali weapon system, the Abdali Gueration System, a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers. The exercise is designed to ensure operational preparation and validate critical technical parameters, a statement from the military said.
In New Delhi, sources familiar with the situation described missile testing as a “blatant” behavior of “provocation”.
As perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack were searching for flights arriving from Chennai after receiving tips from the suspects that they might join. A spokesman for the Sri Lankan Police Department confirmed the operation, while Sri Lankan Airlines issued a statement saying the aircraft had been thoroughly inspected and cleared further operations.
Indian authorities have identified four terrorists involved in the Pahargam attack, including two Pakistani nationals.
