Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:30am on 10 Aug 2025,Sunday India Global
Pakistan has suffered a financial loss of ₹1,240 crore in just two months after closing its airspace to Indian-registered aircraft. The ban, imposed on April 24 following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, affected up to 150 Indian flights daily and slashed Pakistan’s transit air traffic by nearly 20%. The Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed the revenue drop from overflight charges. The restriction, extended until August 24, applies to all Indian-operated, owned, or leased aircraft, including military flights. Meanwhile, Indian carriers remain unaffected on other international routes. Critics argue the move has backfired economically, further straining Pakistan’s already fragile aviation sector. (PC: Mint & India Today)
