In this handout photograph taken on May 7, 2025 and released by the Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office, shows the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the special session at the National Assembly in Islamabad. India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier on May 7 after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.At least 38 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 26 civilians were killed by the Indian strikes and firing along the border, and New Delhi adding at least 12 dead from Pakistani shelling. (Photo by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
INDIAN authorities Monday announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan.
The step was taken following a ceasefire agreement between the two countries reached on Saturday.
In a statement, the state-owned Airports Authority of India said the 32 airports that were closed for civilian aircraft operations till 0529 hours local time of May 15 are now available for operations with immediate effect.
The closure of these airports across northern and western parts of the country was announced after a military conflict that began a week ago between the two neighbors.
