Pahalgam terror attack: Since the Pahalgam terror attack, there has been increasing tension between India and Pakistan. The Government of India had decided to shut down the Attari International Border from May 1, but now, taking the human step, the government has given exemption for civil movement till further orders. That is, the Pakistani who still stayed in India can return to their country. Amidst all this, Pakistan has closed the Wagah border and is not giving entry to its citizens.

Citizens can go to Pakistan till further orders

Not a single Pakistani citizen has received entry in the border of his country since the morning of Thursday (May 1, 2025). At the same time, India has made it clear that Pakistani citizens who are trapped in India can return to their country till further orders with their valid travel visas and necessary documents. This move of India is an example of not only diplomatic balance, but also protecting human rights.

How many returned to Pakistan so far?

Since the central government order, 929 citizens have gone from Pakistan to India so far. On 24 April 2024, 28 citizens, on April 25, 191, 81 citizens on April 27, 237 citizens on 27 April, 145 citizens on 28 April, 104 on April 29 and 140 on April 30, 140 Pakistani citizens have gone from Attari Wagah border.

Pakistan scared of India’s action

There is an atmosphere of fear in Pakistan due to India’s action. From neighboring Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Defense and Foreign Minister, the US and the United States are pleading in front of the United States and the United Nations. India shut down its airspace for Pakistani Airlines flights on Wednesday (30 April 2025). The government official said that Indian aircraft will not be available for the aircraft registered in Pakistan as well as Pakistani Airlines and operators, owned or leased by Indian aircraft.

There is no direct flight between India and Pakistan. Pakistani airlines use Indian airspace for their flights in Singapore, Malaysia and other East Asian countries. On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, India took several tough decisions against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty, closing the Attari Wagah border and reducing diplomatic relations.