Pakistan lost USD 40 billion after India trade suspension, business body says

Published 02 Nov 2026, 17:02 IST

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LAHORE: Pakistan has suffered an estimated USD 40 billion in economic losses since trade with India was suspended in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent escalations, the head of a business advocacy group said Monday. Chairman of the Pak-India Business Council Noor Muhammad Qasuri…

— DT Next
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Pakistan has incurred an estimated $40 billion in economic losses since bilateral trade with India was halted in 2019, following the Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent deterioration in relations, according to the Pak-India Business Council. Council chairman Noor Muhammad Qasuri has urged both…

— The Pioneer

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 02 Nov 2026, 17:02 IST

Pakistan lost USD 40 billion after India trade suspension, business body says

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 03 Nov 2026, 00:57 IST

India trade freeze costs Pak $40B

Pakistan has incurred an estimated $40 billion in economic losses since bilateral trade with India was halted in 2019, following the Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent deterioration in relations, according to the Pak-India Business Council. Council chairman Noor Muhammad Qasuri has urged both…

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 02 Nov 2026, 17:31 IST

Pakistan Loses $40 Billion as India Trade Suspension Hits Economy: PIBC Chief

Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry relied on raw materials available in India, he said, adding that its imports from the neighbouring country could generate annual savings of USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion.

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 02 Nov 2026, 17:21 IST

Pakistan suffered USD 40 bn in economic losses due to suspension of trade with India: PIBC chief

LAHORE: Pakistan has suffered an estimated USD 40 billion in economic losses since trade with India was suspended in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent escalations, the head of a business advocacy group said Monday. Chairman of the Pak-India Business Council Noor Muhammad Qasuri…

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