ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reopened its airspace for all types of flights. Both domestic and international flight operations are being restored, and flights are expected to run according to schedule.
According to a spokesperson from the Civil Aviation Authority, flights that pass through Pakistan’s airspace to travel between other countries can now use the airspace as normal.
However, full restoration of flight operations will take some time. Officials say that some flights are still delayed or cancelled due to low passenger numbers and earlier disruptions. It is expected that normal operations will resume within the next 6 to 12 hours.
Flights coming into Pakistan from abroad may take longer to resume. Some international airlines, including Emirates and Islam Air, had already cancelled their flights for May 10, but they plan to restart operations from May 11.
Other airlines like Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are also expected to restart their flights soon.
A large number of Pakistani passengers were stranded at different foreign airports. Now, there is hope that they will be able to return home in the coming hours.
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This development is being seen as a positive step towards returning to normal life in the country.
It should be noted that, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed a ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
In a statement, Ishaq Dar said both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Speaking to a private TV channel, he said war is not a solution. He noted that Pakistan and India reached the ceasefire agreement at 4:30 pm.
He added that Pakistan was ready for a ceasefire but would respond if India took any aggressive actions.
Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to the countries that helped with the ceasefire. He said diplomatic efforts continued all day, leading to the agreement.
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He also said Pakistan defended itself fully yesterday and responded to India in a dignified manner. He emphasized that Pakistan has always worked for peace in the region while protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Donald Trump Statement:
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate and complete ceasefire. In a statement on the social media platform X, the U.S. President shared this development.
In his X post, he said the U.S. mediated through the night, and he is pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.
President Trump congratulated both countries for using common sense and clear thinking.
He also said, “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on X that over the past 48 hours, he and the U.S.
Vice President held talks with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.
