Pahalgam Attack: Fear Of Indian Retaliation Forces Pakistan To Shut Airspace Near Islamabad

Tensions continue to rise in Pakistan as fear of an Indian retaliatory strike deepens after the Pahalgam terror attack. In a significant move, the Pakistan Air Force has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), effectively closing the Islamabad-Lahore airspace until April 30.This action prohibits both civilian and military aircraft from using this critical air corridor. The decision underscores the growing anxiety within Pakistan’s defence establishment, which suspects that India may soon retaliate for the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.According to reports, Pakistan is taking extra precautions to protect key regions, including its capital city, Islamabad. The closure of the airspace is viewed as a preventive security measure against a potential airstrike or military operation by India.While Pakistan continues to deny involvement in the Pahalgam incident, India firmly considers it a Pakistan-sponsored terror act and has hinted at a strong response. The NOTAM signals how seriously Islamabad is taking this threat.As geopolitical tensions escalate, global observers are closely watching the developments in the subcontinent. The airspace closure adds another layer of urgency and gravity to the already strained India-Pakistan relations.

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