The DGFT vide Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated May 02, 2025 notifies Para 2.20A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, regarding the prohibition on Import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby inserts a new Para 2.20A in Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 as follows with immediate effect:
“Para 2.20A: Prohibition on Import from Pakistan Direct or indirect Import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders. This restriction is imposed in the interest of national security and public policy. Any exception to this prohibition shall require prior approval of the Government of India.”
Effect of the Notification: Para 2.20A of FTP, 2023 is inserted to prohibit direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan with immediate effects until further orders.
The Notification can be accessed at:Â https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DocScanner-3-May-2025-00-00.pdf
