Pakistan keeps airspace closed over fears of India attack

Pakistan has restricted its airspace indefinitely over fears India will launch another attack, forcing international airlines to take costly and time-consuming detours. “This is a matter of national security. There can be no compromise,” a senior Pakistan govt official said. “I realise this is a problem [for airlines] but Pakistan’s security must come first.” Another senior govt official said an air strike by the Indian military in northern Pakistan last month had “definitely” prompted the move to close the airspace. “We are still concerned that the Indians may go for another adventure as prime minister Modi tries to get votes to win the election,” the official said, referring to India’s national poll, to be held over 7 weeks from April 11. “Our reading is that the Indians are still thinking of attacking Pakistan”. <br/>