India to Incur Over $1 Billion Loss After Pakistan Shut Down Trade Route

India is expected to suffer approximately $1.14 billion in trade losses following restrictions on using Pakistani soil for trade activities, according to the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF). Between April 2024 and January 2025, India’s exports to Pakistan totaled around $500 million, while imports from India were recorded at only $0.42 million. Indian goods worth an estimated $640 million annually, which transit through Pakistan to Afghanistan, would also be disrupted. The business forum expressed full support for government initiatives aimed at countering Indian provocations and called for national unity. It criticised India’s recurring pattern of accusing Pakistan, particularly following the Pahalgam attack. PBF urged a complete suspension of trade relations with India until issues are resolved on the basis of mutual respect and equality. They also condemned India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, describing it as harmful to regional stability. The forum stressed the need for unity, resilience, and a focus on national interests in the face of rising tensions.