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Pakistan mulling complete closure of airspace to India
Why is it in news?
- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is considering a complete closure of air space to India amid growing tensions between the two countries following New Delhi’s decision to end Kashmir’s special status.
More in news
- Step to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir: Pakistan said that it cannot remain elusive to what is going on in Kashmir. This is yet another step to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
- Other actions taken by Pakistan to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir:(1) UNSC close door meet on J&K.(2) Cut off trade ties.(3) The Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad has been expelled.
- Earlier airspace closures: Pakistan had shut its airspace following the Balakot air strike in February and reopened it after nearly five months in mid-July.
- Loss to Pakistan: According to the Civil Aviation Authority’s website, Pakistan suffered a loss of Rs 8.5 billion, owing to air space restrictions since February 2019 in the wake of aftermaths of Indian transgress.
- Loss to India:(1) Increase the cost of overseas flights: It will increase the cost of overseas flights from India and to India passing through Pakistan airspace.(2) Effect on tourism: Higher cost means less flights will take off on these routes which will automatically impact tourism.
Source
The Hindu