New Delhi/IBNS, May 1 -- Six days after Pakistan decided to shut its airspace to all flights operated by Indian carriers, New Delhi has announced a reciprocal move by shutting down its airspace to all Pakistan-owned and operated planes, media reports said.

The move comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed.

The terror attack was religiously motivated and came days after a provocative speech by Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir.

However, with an official announcement by New Delhi, Pakistani flights shall not be permitted in the Indian airspace even if they wish to.

This will put an immense burden on the already cash-strapped Pakistani carri...