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.

Pakistani news outlets suggested the Pahalgam attack was staged, downplayed terrorist involvement, and presented narratives that sharply contrasted with Indian and international coverage of the tragic incident.