Pakistan Opens Airspace After US-Brokered Ceasefire; Life Slowly Returning to Normal in Srinagar

Following the implementation of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan brokered by the United States, Pakistan has reopened its airspace for all types of aircraft. Meanwhile, in Indian-administered Kashmir, the situation is gradually returning to normal, with shops beginning to reopen.

According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the country’s airspace is now open. This news was reported by Pakistani media outlet Dawn. A spokesperson for the PAA stated that all airports in Pakistan have been reopened for normal air traffic. However, Dawn also noted that it may take some more time for flights over Pakistani airspace to return to full normalcy.

On Sunday morning, the day after the ceasefire took effect, a sense of calm was observed on the streets of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir. Shops began to reopen, and people started returning to their daily routines. However, many remain cautious and alert to potential developments.

Mohammad Anas, who runs a grocery store in Srinagar’s Hyderpora area, reopened his shop after the ceasefire. He said, “We are staying alert, because no one knows how long this ceasefire will last.”

Early in the morning, crowds gathered outside a local bakery. Shakila Jan, who was standing in line to buy bread, said, “I’m happy about the ceasefire news. But we still heard explosions last night, which made me worried again.”