May 1, 2025 9:34 AM

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace to Pakistani aircraft and military flights

India has closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan, including those operated or leased by Pakistani airlines and military flights. This decision comes in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The ban will be effective from April 30 to May 23 and is subject to further review, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Wednesday. Pakistan had already imposed a similar restriction on Indian aircraft six days ago. Wit...