Pakistan Shuts Airspace for 48 Hours in Bold Retaliation Against India

By Abdullahi Inuwa 

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has closed its airspace for 48 hours in what authorities are calling a “firm retaliatory measure” against India. The move, announced late Tuesday, is expected to disrupt international flights and regional travel, signaling a sharp turn in diplomatic and military posturing between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Sources within Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that all commercial and military flights over the country have been suspended until further notice. This development comes amid rising friction following recent cross-border incidents.

Analysts say the closure is more than symbolic—it is a calculated demonstration of Pakistan’s resolve to respond to what it views as Indian aggression. Indian officials have yet to issue a formal response, but heightened military alertness has been observed along the border.

The international community is urging restraint, with calls mounting for immediate de-escalation to avoid further conflict in the already volatile South Asian region.

Iran Observer

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