International flights from Delhi and several northern Indian cities are expected to experience longer travel times and increased fares, following Pakistan's decision to close its airspace to Indian airlines.

Denial has remained Pakistan's modus operandi, be it the Kargil War of 1999, the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, or now the Pahalgam terror incident. Despite initial denials, Pakistan's U-turn keeps it in a Catch-22 situation.

India has taken strong steps against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 after Tuesday’s bloodshed in Pahalgam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also vowed strong action. Meanwhile,