Pakistan Closes Airspace and Trade After Pahalgam Attack
Why in the news
The Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 Indian men; the attackers were allegedly Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked, and India-Pakistan tension escalated.
Key facts
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airspace | Closed to Indian airliners |
| Trade | All bilateral trade suspended |
| Border | Wagah border check post closed |
| Diplomats | Indian defence, naval and air advisors declared persona non grata; High Commission staff cut from 55 to 30 |
| Water | Halting Indus flow called an ‘act of war’ |
Implications
- Higher risk of military confrontation; possible international de-escalation efforts.
Exam angle
- Term: persona non grata.
- River in focus: Indus.