Pakistani authorities have decided to extend the ban on the use of its airspace for Indian commercial flights until May 30, the Press Trust of India news outlet reported on Thursday citing a senor government official
NEW DELHI (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 16th May, 2019) Pakistani authorities have decided to extend the ban on the use of its airspace for Indian commercial flights until May 30, the Press Trust of India news outlet reported on Thursday citing a senor government official.
According to the unnamed official, this decision does not exclude the possibility of extending the ban in the future.
In February, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced closure of the country's airspace for commercial flights. The decision was taken after the Pakistani army downed two Indian military jets that had crossed the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir region.
Relations between India and Pakistan have taken a turn for the worst earlier this year. Tensions soared after a deadly attack in Kashmir on February 14, when a suicide bomber attacked an Indian security convoy, killing over 40 personnel. The attack was later claimed by Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed. The tragedy led to heightened tensions between the two South Asian neighbors and air raids exchange.
India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting the militants and having a "direct hand" in the Kashmir incident. Pakistan, however, has rejected all allegations.
