The recent attack on the CRPF convoy in Awantipora in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh has triggered national outrage throughout India. More than 40 CRPF personnel were martyred in this cowardly attack, executed by Islamic terrorists backed by the notorious terror outfit Jaish e Muhammad. Ever since the attack occurred, Indians in one voice have called for a complete boycott of Pakistan, and made demands for an effective retaliation against such attacks.
Keeping up with the sentiments of the masses, the Central Government pulled out all stop to isolate Pakistan on the international stage, both politically and economically. Not only did they withdraw the ‘Most Favored Nation’ status, levied on the terror sponsor in 1996, but they also imposed a heavy customs duty of more than 200% on the Pakistani exports within days of the attack.
Almost a week later, this economic boycott seemed to have worked wonders for Pakistan. According to a video circulated by BJP spokesperson and entrepreneur Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, Pakistan is on the verge of an economic breakdown, thanks to the hard steps taken by the Indian government. Following is a link of the Pakistani news channel, which is extremely concerned about the situation:-
Helllo Fraaands, Chuwaare Kha lo @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/9bHoPZn7Gl
— Tajinder Bagga (Modi Ka Parivar) (@TajinderBagga) February 20, 2019
According to the video, the economic boycott has taken a toll on the export trade of Pakistan, as well as the price of the essential commodities. Tons of dry fruits, including chuwaara, one of the top exports in terms of the dry fruits exported by Pakistan are lying unattended near the Wagah border, thanks to the high customs duty levied on Pakistani exports.
The news video explains how the current decisions imposed by the Indian government have caused huge loss to the Pakistani traders, as hundreds of trucks with dry fruits, especially chuwaaras, are now stranded near the Wagah border, unable to proceed because of the high customs duty imposed by the Indian government.
Also, it seems that the economic boycott has hit hard on even the basic necessities of Pakistan. According to local reports, such as the one below, commodities like tomatoes are now priced extremely high, and the cement stockpiles are also lying unattended.
Moreover, this is not the only economic boycott that India has exercised. Recently, the bus services that ran from Srinagar to Muzaffarabad has been suspended. Thus, India is now up in arms against Pakistan and is determined to not stop until the terror mongers beyond the borders are dealt a hard lesson for life. The clock is ticking.