India bans Pakistan airlines from using Indian airspace

Amid rising tensions with the neighbouring country, India on Wednesday closed its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines following the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan airlines use the Indian airspace for their flights to Singapore, Malaysia and other East Asian countries. Following this development will came into force from 12 am on Thursday, there are no direct flights between India and Pakistan.

The Indian airspace will not be available for the aircraft registered in Pakistan as well as for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators. Also, the ban will be applicable for the military aircraft of Pakistan, a senior government official said.

The latest move, part of various measures taken by the government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, comes a week after Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian carriers.