Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty, shut airspace to Pakistan, and gave its forces operational freedom. Tensions soared as Pakistan ramped up security around Hafiz Saeed and shut madrassas.

Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. US Vice President JD Vance urges India to respond cautiously to avoid regional conflict while emphasizing Pakistan's need to cooperate in combating extremism.

The airspace closure means Pakistani planes cannot fly over India, and vice versa. This leads to longer flight routes and increased costs for airlines. Flights must be rerouted, which raises fuel consumption and operational expenses. This move is a response to rising tensions between the two countries.