In Tit-For-Tat Move, India Mulls Closing Airspace To Pakistani CarriersCurated By : Ronit SinghNews18.comLast Updated:April 29, 2025, 14:55 ISTPakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines after New Delhi took measures against Islamabad following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. resetFollow us on FlipboardFollow us on Google NewsSources said that decision to close Indian airspace to Pakistani carriers is under consideration | Image/RepresentativeIndia is considering closing its airspace to Pakistani carriers in a retaliatory move following Islamabad’s decision to block Indian airlines from its airspace.If the decision is finalised, Pakistani airlines would be compelled to reroute their flights over China or Sri Lanka to reach Southeast Asian destinations like Kuala Lumpur.related stories“The decision is under consideration and not yet finalised," an official told CNN-News18, signalling that India may take harsh steps against its neighbour in a retaliatory move.Reports suggest that State-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) relies on Indian airspace heavily to reach several Southeast Asian destinations, including Kuala Lumpur, other Malaysian cities, Singapore, and Thailand.A closure of Indian airspace would significantly impact the airline, forcing its planes to take longer routes and affecting its operational efficiency.Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines after New Delhi took measures against Islamabad following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.India has already announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission.top videosView allSwipe Left For Next VideoView allIt came after terrorists unleashed gunfire in Pahalgam on April 22, killing at least 26 people — mostly tourists — in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the terror attack, prompting India to downgrade its diplomatic ties with Pakistan on all fronts.Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!tags :IndiaPahalgam attackpakistanLocation : New Delhi, India, IndiaFirst Published:April 29, 2025, 11:17 ISTNews india In Tit-For-Tat Move, India Mulls Closing Airspace To Pakistani CarriersRead More
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