Pakistan Accused of Using Civilian Flights as Shield During Retaliatory Strikes on India, Keeping Airspace Open Amid Escalation

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:16pm on 09 May 2025,Friday India Global

Amid escalating tensions following India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan reportedly kept its airspace open and used civilian flights as cover during retaliatory military actions against India. According to Indian government sources, this move endangered international flights from countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE flying through Pakistani airspace. Pakistan’s military confirmed that 57 international flights were airborne during India's strikes. India condemned the tactic as irresponsible and dangerous, sparking international concerns over the use of civilian aviation to mask military maneuvers in active conflict zones. (PTI)  

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