Though the 200 per cent import duty imposed on Pakistani goods in 2019 after the Pulwama terror attack had effectively halted direct imports, the latest decision also prohibits the entry of Pakistani goods routed through third countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives the military full freedom to respond to Pakistan over the Kashmir attack. Meanwhile, US Presidential Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg responded to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal.