Pakistan, May 8 -- Flight operations at Pakistan's major airports-Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad-have been temporarily suspended due to heightened security concerns and ongoing operational adjustments. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that these suspensions will remain in place at least until 12 p.m. on Thursday, citing "operational reasons" linked to the evolving situation.

The move follows a sharp rise in regional tensions after Pakistan downed five Indian Air Force jets in response to missile attacks launched from India, which killed at least 26 people in several Pakistani cities including Bahawalpur, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad.

DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the retaliation and damage to Indian m...