We use Google Cloud Translation Services. Google requires we provide the following disclaimer relating to use of this service:
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, expressed or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
Amid growing tension with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, India retaliated on Wednesday by closing its airspace to Pakistani aircraft.
According to news agency PTI, the bandh will be effective from May 1 to May 23. In this regard, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a notum (notice to airmen) on Wednesday evening.
This ban means that Pakistan-registered aircraft, Pakistani airlines and aircraft operated by, owned or leased from the operator will not be allowed to enter Indian airspace.
A senior government official told PTI that the ban will also apply to Pakistani military aircraft.
There is no direct flight between India and Pakistan. Pakistani airlines use Indian airspace for their flights to Singapore, Malaysia and other East Asian countries.
After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, India took several steps against Pakistan on April 23. It included the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the closure of the only operational border crossing at Attari and the downgrading of political relations.
In response, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian aircraft and suspended all trade relations with India through third countries.
Regarding the Indus water agreement, Pakistan has warned that if the water is stopped, it will be considered as the beginning of war.
