Overview
- On Tuesday, the government said reports of a suspension tied to unrest in Iran were completely false.
- Officials attributed the misinformation to Pakistan-based social media accounts sharing a forged document.
- The government said no directive to pause exports or imports with Afghanistan has been issued.
- The fake letter falsely claimed security risks had prompted a temporary stop to contracts and consignments.
- Recent data show India exported USD 318.91 million to Afghanistan in 2024–25 and imported USD 689.81 million.