Pakistan reopen airspace after ceasefire agreement

KARACHI: Pakistan fully restored its airspace for all flights, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced, with the decision coming in the wake of a ceasefire agreement between the feuding India and Pakistan.

The ceasefire talks were facilitated by the United States, with the Republican US president taking credit for brokering the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed states.

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The PAA confirmed that all airports across the country were now operational and advised travellers to check with their airlines for the latest flight schedules. The airspace had been temporarily closed due to escalating conflicts along the Line of Control (LoC) between the two nations.

Earlier on Saturday, India had launched missile strikes on three Pakistani air bases. The military spokesperson reported all Pakistan Air Force (PAF) assets were safe during the attacks, which were intercepted.

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In retaliation, Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, targeting several Indian military installations. The escalation forced the international community to intervene, leading to the ceasefire agreement.