The government on Tuesday rejected claims circulating on some Pakistani social media platforms that India has suspended trade with Afghanistan due to unrest in Iran, calling the reports entirely false.
According to officials, a forged letter is being shared by Pakistani propaganda accounts to support the claim.
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.
❌ The letter is #FAKE
📵 Stay alert. Do not share such… pic.twitter.com/tgZ0LzCFDM
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) January 13, 2026
Iran is currently experiencing widespread protests across the country.
In a social media post, PIB Fact Check stated, “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.”
