India is expected to suffer a major trade loss of about $1.14 billion after Pakistan decided to block its land routes. This move will impact around $500 million worth of goods that were directly exported to Pakistan and about $640 million worth of goods that were being sent to Afghanistan through Pakistan.
The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) explained that this decision was made because of India’s repeated hostile behavior and accusations against Pakistan. According to PBF, stopping the trade routes is Pakistan’s way of responding firmly to the growing tensions between the two countries.
Officials from the PBF have supported the government’s strong action, saying that Pakistan should completely halt trade activities with India unless India shows willingness to engage in discussions with mutual respect and fairness. They emphasized that until India changes its aggressive approach, Pakistan should continue to take tough measures to protect its national interests and dignity.
