PIB fact checks claims of India suspending trade with Afghanistan

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday dismissed claims by some Pakistani social media accounts that India has suspended trade operations with Afghanistan due to unrest in Iran, saying the reports were completely false.

It said that a fabricated letter is being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts on the matter.

Iran is witnessing widespread nationwide protests.

"A fabricated letter is being circulated by #Pakistani propaganda accounts, falsely claiming that India has temporarily suspended trade operations with #Afghanistan due to escalating unrest in #Iran," PIB Fact Check said in a social media post.

A fabricated letter is being circulated by #Pakistani propaganda accounts, falsely claiming that India has temporarily suspended trade operations with #Afghanistan due to escalating unrest in #Iran.

🔍 #PIBFactCheck:

❌ The letter is #FAKE

📵 Stay alert. Do not share such… pic.twitter.com/tgZ0LzCFDM

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) January 13, 2026

In 2024-25, India's exports to Afghanistan stood at USD 318.91 million, while imports were aggregated at USD 689.81 million.