India's surprise new punishment amid Pakistan's water, medicine shortage fear| Pahalgam| Import ban

In a dramatic move after the Pahalgam terror attack, India has imposed a total ban on all direct and indirect imports from Pakistan and blocked Pakistani ships from Indian ports. The sweeping restrictions, enacted for national security, have triggered panic in Pakistan over looming shortages of medicines and essentials. With trade routes sealed and diplomatic ties at a low, is this India’s toughest punishment yet?