India bans Pakistani ships from ports following the Pahalgam incident

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has barred Pakistani-flagged ships from entering Indian ports and Indian-flagged vessels from visiting Pakistani ports. The limitations, which take effect immediately, were imposed under Section 411 of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1958 to protect Indian assets, cargo, and port infrastructure. "The objective of the Act is to foster the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine, in a manner best suited to serve national interests," according to the ministry's decision.

The directive will continue to be in effect till further notice in an endeavor to strengthen security and guarantee the seamless operation of India's maritime interests. According to the directive, "a ship flying the flag of Pakistan shall not be permitted to visit any Indian port, and an Indian-flagged ship shall not visit any ports of Pakistan. "In addition to advancing the goals of "Indian shipping," the ministry stated that the measure was made for the "safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure."

Additionally, it stated that any deviation from the order will be "considered and determined on an individual basis." In reaction to Pakistan's encouragement of cross-border terrorism, India has implemented a number of steps since the April 22 terror assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. These measures include lowering the number of High Commission employees, closing the Integrated Check Post at Attari, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.