India Imposes 11 Major Bans on Pakistan After Operation Sindoor

After Operation Sindoor, India Enforces Major Restrictions on Pakistan

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Summary: Since the Pahalgam attack, India imposed 11 broad prohibitions on Pakistan, including those on trade, culture, and diplomacy.

1. Complete Suspension of Bilateral Trade

India has banned all trade relations with Pakistan, including vital exports like onions and imports like cement and textiles.

2. Closure of Attari-Wagah Border

This important commercial route between the two countries has been stopped, slowing cargo flow and putting economic pressure on Pakistan.

3. Ban on Pakistani Artists and Content

The Indian film and TV industry reinstated a strict ban. No Pakistani actors, musicians, or technicians can work in India, and their shows and music were pulled from platforms.

4. Visa Restrictions for Pakistani Nationals

India has stopped issuing new visas for Pakistani artists, business people, and others, especially in the media, sports, and entertainment sectors.

5. Expulsion of Diplomats

Indian authorities have asked numerous Pakistani ambassadors to leave the country. Diplomatic contacts have been drastically reduced.

6. Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty

India has suspended cooperation under the water-sharing pact. This may restrict water flow into Pakistan, impacting agricultural and power generation.

7. Airspace Restrictions and Flight Bans

Pakistan responded by blocking its airspace to Indian aircraft. India is exploring similar moves that will have an impact on commercial and military aviation routes.

8. Termination of Academic and Cultural Exchange Programs

India has paused academic collaborations, student exchange programs, and cultural events that involved Pakistani institutions or participants.

9. Boycotts by Indian Trade Bodies

Indian businesses are boycotting Pakistani goods. Retailers have pulled Pakistani products from their shelves in favor of the government's push for economic isolation.

10. Public Calls for Boycott

Public discontent in India has prompted campaigns pushing residents to avoid all Pakistani products, services, media, and tourism.

11. Global Advocacy Against Pakistan
India has reached out to international organizations, including the UN and IAEA, asking them to act against Pakistan’s support for terror and secure its nuclear assets.