India shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines on Wednesday, the government said, days after its nuclear-armed neighbour banned Indian airlines from flying over its territory following the killing of 26 men in an attack on tourists in Kashmir.

With the closure of Pakistan's airspace, Indian airlines are going to face a tough competition and higher costs due to longer routes.

Pakistan's national airline has cancelled flights to Gilgit, Skardu, and other northern areas due to security concerns amid heightened tensions with India. The decision impacts flights from, Karachi,