India issued announcements to the years (notam) limiting its air space to all aircraft registered, operated or rented by Pakistan, including commercial airlines and military flights.
This closure, effective from April 30 to 23 May 2025, is a significant escalation with increased tension after a deadly hillgam terrorist attack.
The Indian authorities forbade Pakistani aircraft to enter Indian airspace and convinced carriers such as Pakistan’s international airlines to redirect flights through longer trips through China and Sri Lanka, increasing the operating costs and duration of flight.
This step follows Pakistani decision 24. April to close its air space by Indian plane and suspend bilateral agreements. Islamabad concluded its airy space for Indian airlines and refused the new Delhi suspension of a critical water sharing contract.
Pakistan said it closes its air space to Indian or operated airlines, suspends all trade, including third countries and stops special South Asian visas issued to Indian nationals.
Pakistani airspace closure for Indian flights has already forced hundreds of Indian flights to divert, causing significant additional fuel and time costs. The situation remains volatile and military vigilance has increased on both sides.
Gilgit, Skard isolated as PIA Scraps Services
Pakistani international airlines suspended all flights to Gilgit, Skard and other northern areas in the middle of operational strains.
Furthermore, PIA began to divert international flights through Chinese air space, which led to longer flight times and increased fuel costs.
The first redirected flight, Lahore to Kuala Lumpur, took off this week with more than 120 passengers on board and mapped a new aircraft over China. According to Karachi, this is part of a greater strategic shift, which aims to ensure surgical continuity in grading of diplomatic voltage with India and safety concerns along the inspection (LOC) in Kashmir.
Pakistan says he has a “trusted intelligence” of India attacks within a few days “
Pakistan claimed on Wednesday that he had “trusted intelligence” that India was planning to attack in a few days, and promised to respond “very strongly” because the soldiers exchanged shooting along the border and the Pakistanians followed the orders of the new Delhi to leave the Earth country last week in Kashmir Indian control.
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