Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Between India and Pakistan Expose Vulnerabilities in Air Cargo Netw…

The latest round of geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan has introduced critical operational constraints for the air cargo sector across South Asia and beyond. Following a deadly attack in Kashmir that left 26 people dead—a tragedy that India has publicly linked to Pakistan-based actors—Pakistan has responded by closing its airspace to Indian carriers until 23 May 2025. In a tit-for-tat response, India has barred Pakistani aircraft from its own skies. The mutual…