India to use 1971 formula to bleed bankrupt Pakistan by single cut, it includes closing…, Islamabad will be forced to…
New Delhi: After the massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, war-like conditions have arisen between India and Pakistan. India has stated that it will punish the perpetrators and conspirators of this attack at any cost. To achieve this, India has taken several major steps against Pakistan. These include suspending the Indus Water Treaty, closing the Attari border, and expelling Pakistani citizens from the country. Along with this, the government is preparing to take another significant step. Pakistan had closed its airspace to Indian airline companies in response to the steps taken by India so far. Now, India is also preparing to respond to this move. India is seriously considering the possibility of closing its airspace to Pakistani aircraft.
According to a report by the Economic Times, if India takes such a step, Pakistani airline companies will have to fly through the airspace of China and Sri Lanka for Southeast Asian countries, which will be very costly for them. Additionally, India is considering prohibiting Pakistani ships from docking at its ports in the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea.
The 1971 strategy
It is known that during the 1971 war, India closed its airspace to Pakistani aircraft. As a result, it became very difficult for Pakistan to reach Bangladesh. This strategic decision of India had a profound impact on the war, leading to a severe defeat for the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh.
According to a report by Economic Times, Pakistan’s national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), operates flights using Indian airspace to destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Thailand. After this ban, the airline will now have to cover a longer distance. These steps being taken by India are likely to cause severe damage to Pakistan. Its economy is already going through a tough phase and the financial health of its national airline is also very poor.
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