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KARACHI: Pakistan and India have closed their airspace for each other for the last two weeks after rise in tension between the two countries due to which the national institutions of Pakistan have suffered losses of Rs2.55 billion.

The airlines and civil aviation authorities of both thecountries are enduring massive losses. The flights between Europe to Far-East are not only facing massive financial losses, but the flight duration has also increased, while the airlines have also increased their ticket prices.

The schedule of the airlines flying on these routes has also been affected. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered loss of Rs1.05 billion due to closure of certain routes for the airline, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan has incurred a loss of around Rs1.5 billion so far due to prevailing tension.

Only a few large airports are still open, while the airlines are now using long routes due to which the air travel duration has increased, which has resulted into increase in air fares. Only the PIA is suffering a loss of over 70 million on daily basis in the head of fuel charges.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www....e-national-institutions-suffer-rs2-55-bn-loss
 
When we open our airspace again it'll all be back to normal. Same can't be said for Indians flights getting cancelled left right and center to UK as our airspace will still be closed to them :))
 
When we open our airspace again it'll all be back to normal. Same can't be said for Indians flights getting cancelled left right and center to UK as our airspace will still be closed to them :))

Indian airspace is totally open to all except Pakistan.

Pakistan airspace still has NOTAMs.

Indian flights will use alternate routes over Iran.

Till then PIA and Pakistan can count the losses in a already bankrupt economy.
 
I can see that the events over the past few weeks have hurt some really really badly :)))
 
Indian airspace is totally open to all except Pakistan.

Pakistan airspace still has NOTAMs.

Indian flights will use alternate routes over Iran.

Till then PIA and Pakistan can count the losses in a already bankrupt economy.

Yes they can use them, but as someone already said tickets are 4 times expensive. And PIA is already bankrupt, what more damage it can do. The damage can be undone when the airspace reopens. Whereas your airlines can count the lost $$$$. Plus had your country been as small as ours you'd have to close your airspace too.

Now bugger off back to my ignore list.
 
Indian airspace is totally open to all except Pakistan.

Pakistan airspace still has NOTAMs.

Indian flights will use alternate routes over Iran.

Till then PIA and Pakistan can count the losses in a already bankrupt economy.

Why are you so hurt? Our airspace; we decide. Go and cry else where :)
 
More fake news from india. They're the ones losing billions hence the pressure to make Pakistan reopen the airspace.
 
It is a Pakistani source though.

they've sold out to the indians or are peddling fake news just cause they don't like the current govt. OP is indian and he's concerned about india losing billions cause paksitan shut out their airplanes.
 
they've sold out to the indians or are peddling fake news just cause they don't like the current govt. OP is indian and he's concerned about india losing billions cause paksitan shut out their airplanes.

Sorry but Indian govt is not bankrupt and living on bailouts. There are no NOTAMS in Indian airspace either.

Its Pakistan which is losing billions accordimg to a pakistani source.
 
Sorry but Indian govt is not bankrupt and living on bailouts. There are no NOTAMS in Indian airspace either.

Its Pakistan which is losing billions accordimg to a pakistani source.

As i said, it only equates to 10 million pounds. It's .55 billion PAK RUPEES LOL.
Stop getting so gassed. 10 million pounds is nothing.
 
Just 2.5bn in losses? PIA is already losing around 2-3bn a month from years and still surviving... In 2016-17 PIA lost 90 bn.
 
A govt with 400bn usd worth of reserves can bail out Air India.

But right now Pakistan govt itself needs a bailout.
 
Bankruptcy in India is common news. Let's all hold a prayer for Kingfisher airlines. So much for a nation of $400B USD. Couldn't bailout Kingfishers, instead pleaded with the UK government to extradite Vijay Malia.
 
Not the point, the point is IPL was also shifted outside of India, which makes your point beyond moot.

$400B and couldn't host IPL in India. What a sham.

IPL is regularly hosted in India. PSL is majorly hosted in UAE. On top of that Lahore couldnot hold the few matches it got.
 
IPL is regularly hosted in India. PSL is majorly hosted in UAE. On top of that Lahore couldnot hold the few matches it got.

Readers please note the use of the term *regularly*.

Point being the user acknowledges the IPL was held outside of India, and is now grasping at straws. I mean, security is one thing, but to host an competition outside of the mother land because of elections? You couldn't make it up.

$400B and not an ounce of intelligence.
 
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all eight matches of HBL PSL would be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This has resulted in a tweak to the Pakistan-leg matches, which will now commence from March 9.

The changes have been forced by the closure of much of Pakistan’s airspace in the wake of political and military tension between Pakistan and India.


https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&s...aw2-UY7KtL42ibFKwKHkIjmK&ust=1552765101430576


So many lies....
 
Readers please note the use of the term *regularly*.

Point being the user acknowledges the IPL was held outside of India, and is now grasping at straws. I mean, security is one thing, but to host an competition outside of the mother land because of elections? You couldn't make it up.

$400B and not an ounce of intelligence.

Why is it wrong to host IPL outside for a couple of weeks for elections?

Atleast the UAE people get to watch a quality league and fill in the stadiums.

I know the $400bn hurts, another country is seeking bailouts.
 
Why is it wrong to host IPL outside for a couple of weeks for elections?

Atleast the UAE people get to watch a quality league and fill in the stadiums.

I know the $400bn hurts, another country is seeking bailouts.

Then why is it wrong to host the PSL outside of Lahore? Do you see the fallacy in your argument? Of course you do, which is now you have moved on to the point of quality. Grow up.

Like I said, shifting because of security is understandable, but shifting because the worlds largest democracy is voting is just pure jokes.

You eventually get there, as they say, it's quicker by tube.
 
Then why is it wrong to host the PSL outside of Lahore? Do you see the fallacy in your argument? Of course you do, which is now you have moved on to the point of quality. Grow up.

You eventually get there, as they say, it's quicker by tube.

Pakistan had to shift matches out of Lahore due to closed air space. Let that sink in.

Your these tricks dont work on me. You have tried them repeatedly over the years only to fail miserably.
 
So shifting PSL from one city to other WITHIN Pakistan due to proximity to India is worse than moving the entire league from India to UAE :)))
 
So shifting PSL from one city to other WITHIN Pakistan due to proximity to India is worse than moving the entire league from India to UAE :)))

Mohali is very close to Pakistan. India Australia odi took place there.

PSL is anyways played mostly in UAE whatever small number of matches were to be played in Lahore had to be shifted out due to closed air space.

IPL is played outside India for a cpl of weeks once in 5 years.
 
These are facts. And facts are not happy or unhappy.

So what do I do with this fact? You posted this by itself. Is it a good thing bad thing. Pakistan should not do it? You should eloborate on this news.
And 1.05 Billion PKR = 7 Million USD which is nothing in a bigger scheme of things.
 
Pakistan had to shift matches out of Lahore due to closed air space. Let that sink in.

Your these tricks dont work on me. You have tried them repeatedly over the years only to fail miserably.

What are you smoking? Please give me the number of your dealer.

PSL was shifted from Lahore because of the risk of Saffron terrorism at the border. A Saffron jet was shot down for heaven's sake!

In contrast to shifting the IPL because the Indian government cannot control the world's largest democracy is a mockery in itself!
 
Mohali is very close to Pakistan. India Australia odi took place there.

PSL is anyways played mostly in UAE whatever small number of matches were to be played in Lahore had to be shifted out due to closed air space.

IPL is played outside India for a cpl of weeks once in 5 years.

Munnay... 5 matches were scheduled for Karachi and 3 for Lahore. Those 3 were moved. The only fact is we shot down your plane and gave you a wet nappy. Now we are not allowing your flights and causing them to be suspended. Go cry in a corner.
 
Munnay... 5 matches were scheduled for Karachi and 3 for Lahore. Those 3 were moved. The only fact is we shot down your plane and gave you a wet nappy. Now we are not allowing your flights and causing them to be suspended. Go cry in a corner.

Seems you didnot read the OP. Pakistan is losing billions of rupees. On top of that Lahore couldnot host mstches due to closed air space.

And you are happy that air india suspended two flights.lol
 
What are you smoking? Please give me the number of your dealer.

PSL was shifted from Lahore because of the risk of Saffron terrorism at the border. A Saffron jet was shot down for heaven's sake!

In contrast to shifting the IPL because the Indian government cannot control the world's largest democracy is a mockery in itself!

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all eight matches of HBL PSL would be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This has resulted in a tweak to the Pakistan-leg matches, which will now commence from March 9.

The changes have been forced by the closure of much of Pakistan’s airspace in the wake of political and military tension between Pakistan and India.

This is why the matches were shifted. Why do you lie? Why so much namak to facts?
 
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all eight matches of HBL PSL would be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This has resulted in a tweak to the Pakistan-leg matches, which will now commence from March 9.

The changes have been forced by the closure of much of Pakistan’s airspace in the wake of political and military tension between Pakistan and India.

This is why the matches were shifted.

Do you read what you cite? Bold emphasis in case you are having trouble.
 
Looks like our Indian fella are very much concerned:maqsood. After losing on wvey stage badly.Time for Modi tobuse this narrative noq and earn some botes
 
Do you read what you cite? Bold emphasis in case you are having trouble.

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all eight matches of HBL PSL would be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This has resulted in a tweak to the Pakistan-leg matches, which will now commence from March 9.

The changes have been forced by the closure of much of Pakistan’s airspace in the wake of political and military tension between Pakistan and India.

Just returning the favour.
 
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that all eight matches of HBL PSL would be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This has resulted in a tweak to the Pakistan-leg matches, which will now commence from March 9.

The changes have been forced by the closure of much of Pakistan’s airspace in the wake of political and military tension between Pakistan and India.

Just returning the favour.

Why was Pakistan's airspace closed? This is the question. The answer? Saffron terrorism. Which part are you not understanding?

Now why was the IPL shifted to the UAE during Indian elections? Is it because the ballot boxes are stored on cricket fields?
 
Those who are jumping here were literally hidden in their underground water tanks just two weeks earlier.
If tomorrow someone will say that Pakistan railway is bearing heavy losses bcz of border tension then I could only laugh on his A category madness bcz these institutions are bearing losses since before my birth.
 
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Why was Pakistan's airspace closed? This is the question. The answer? Saffron terrorism. Which part are you not understanding?

Now why was the IPL shifted to the UAE during Indian elections? Is it because the ballot boxes are stored on cricket fields?

What terrorism? Almost every statement issued by US or UN etc blamed JeM for terrorism. jaish e mohammad is a saffron terror group? Too much Namak. Its not R3versing for you.

Ipl was certainly not shifted because Indian airspace was closed . Heck we played a ODI in Mohali while pcb shifted matched out oc lahore.
 
Ipl was certainly not shifted because Indian airspace was closed . Heck we played a ODI in Mohali while pcb shifted matched out oc lahore.

IAF infiltrating Pakistan airspace is an act of terror.

Moving on, no one claimed IPL moved because of airspace being closed, the question was simple, why was the IPL shifted because of elections? You know the answer, home brew Saffron terror.
 
It’s a grim reality for a country that is always teetering on the verge of financial ruin
 
I see the Indians are back after disappearing for a while. What a bunch of nut jobs...this time they’re back with new fighting points 😂😂
 
We know India always had to intention to destablize and cause trouble in Pakistan so its nothing new. I know it must hurt a lot that despite your best efforts Pakistan is still standing and continues to improve.
 
This is normal in a war like situation. Both are suffering losses.
 
We know India always had to intention to destablize and cause trouble in Pakistan so its nothing new. I know it must hurt a lot that despite your best efforts Pakistan is still standing and continues to improve.

You will see brother their all efforts against Pakistan will be fail
 
What terrorism? Almost every statement issued by US or UN etc blamed JeM for terrorism. jaish e mohammad is a saffron terror group? Too much Namak. Its not R3versing for you.

Ipl was certainly not shifted because Indian airspace was closed . Heck we played a ODI in Mohali while pcb shifted matched out oc lahore.


I always find this amusing when our most patriotic Indian chest thumpers still refer to western organisations to rubber stamp their pathetic views. Russia, Japan, China and Iran are far closer, why don't you ever refer to them for validation? Is the British Raj so deeply imprinted in the psyche?
 
IAF infiltrating Pakistan airspace is an act of terror.

Moving on, no one claimed IPL moved because of airspace being closed, the question was simple, why was the IPL shifted because of elections? You know the answer, home brew Saffron terror.

IAF infilterating Pak airspace was an act of self defence.Thats what many countries called it. You trying to paint it otherwise wont change the facts.
 
I always find this amusing when our most patriotic Indian chest thumpers still refer to western organisations to rubber stamp their pathetic views. Russia, Japan, China and Iran are far closer, why don't you ever refer to them for validation? Is the British Raj so deeply imprinted in the psyche?

Oh you are free to check statements by Russia and Iran. Iran blames Pakistan for terror attacks in Iranian territory.

Russia as usual supported India.

This is not validation. This is world opinion on Pakistani role in terrrorism in India.
 
Too much point scoring going on.

Neither PIA nor AI can afford these losses as well as the hike in ticket prices in the long run, plus it is also impacting other airlines as well.

Only a matter of time before both countries open up their respective airspace again and normal business is resumed.
 
Pakistan should really man-up and open its airspace. It is causing so much inconvenience to every Pakistani. It should be about India; we need to out out own house in order first.

The country has become a joke.
 
Too much point scoring going on.

Neither PIA nor AI can afford these losses as well as the hike in ticket prices in the long run, plus it is also impacting other airlines as well.

Only a matter of time before both countries open up their respective airspace again and normal business is resumed.
Did india close their airspace as well?
 
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Oh you are free to check statements by Russia and Iran. Iran blames Pakistan for terror attacks in Iranian territory.

Russia as usual supported India.

This is not validation. This is world opinion on Pakistani role in terrrorism in India.

Sire, may i ask for the proof of Mig-21 shoting down F-16 or not ? you ranaway from other thread, i hope you can reply me.
 
KARACHI: Pakistan and India have closed their airspace for each other for the last two weeks after rise in tension between the two countries due to which the national institutions of Pakistan have suffered losses of Rs2.55 billion.

The airlines and civil aviation authorities of both thecountries are enduring massive losses. The flights between Europe to Far-East are not only facing massive financial losses, but the flight duration has also increased, while the airlines have also increased their ticket prices.

The schedule of the airlines flying on these routes has also been affected. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suffered loss of Rs1.05 billion due to closure of certain routes for the airline, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan has incurred a loss of around Rs1.5 billion so far due to prevailing tension.

Only a few large airports are still open, while the airlines are now using long routes due to which the air travel duration has increased, which has resulted into increase in air fares. Only the PIA is suffering a loss of over 70 million on daily basis in the head of fuel charges.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www....e-national-institutions-suffer-rs2-55-bn-loss

How much for losses in humiliation of getting planes shot and failing to strike any meaningful targets in Pakistan and getting your pilot paraded and beaten in front of the whole world by a country several times smaller than your size?

Monetary losses are temporary but these kind of humiliations are like a stench to a country's psyche.
 
IAF infilterating Pak airspace was an act of self defence.Thats what many countries called it. You trying to paint it otherwise wont change the facts.

Funny, that's what JEM would claim when defending themselves from 40 jawans; self defense from Saffron terrorism.

Fact is, IAF got it's backside handed on a plate. The entire world knows it.
 
I suppose congrats are in order for India, they made Pakistan a bit poorer. Both countries really showing the rest of the world their statecraft and influence.
 
Oh you are free to check statements by Russia and Iran. Iran blames Pakistan for terror attacks in Iranian territory.

Russia as usual supported India.

This is not validation. This is world opinion on Pakistani role in terrrorism in India.

Since you act as a representative of every indian here can you please tell when are we going to take revenge of Pulwama attack? I was made to believe by our media that Pakistan will be wiped out of the world map(including google maps). Has our Josh died down or what? :inti
 
I think, closing air space for respective countries will cost India multiple times eventually due to the geographic location. From south Asia, most traveled destinations are towards west - Middle East, Mediterranean and North/West Europe, North America.

Roughly among 6-7 major Indian airports, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata definitely will need a lengthy alternate routes for some of the major destinations - Tehran, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Jedda/Riyadh, Ankara, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Rome.... eventually every Airport to North America. For PIA, the major destinations that will suffer are Bangkok, Singapore, KL, Australia and HK; probably some Chinese airports as well.

Considering the traffic pattern and number of flights in respective paths, I don't think in long run India would like to continue this airspace ban. Long back, sometimes in early 2000s, there was a similar situation and Indian aviation minister (or such, can't recall, a Muslim guy I believe) was trying to explain how India is costing PAK (PIA) big time by the airspace locking ...... the journalist was a smart *** (Pronoy Roy probably - don't take any names here because I forgot every names in this regard) - he explained same thing and asked the minister how PIA is suffering more....... The minister had only one response to save face - "They are too small to survive long with such losses, whereas we have the might to carry on the loss until PAK resigns ....... "
 
I think, closing air space for respective countries will cost India multiple times eventually due to the geographic location. From south Asia, most traveled destinations are towards west - Middle East, Mediterranean and North/West Europe, North America.

Roughly among 6-7 major Indian airports, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata definitely will need a lengthy alternate routes for some of the major destinations - Tehran, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Jedda/Riyadh, Ankara, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Rome.... eventually every Airport to North America. For PIA, the major destinations that will suffer are Bangkok, Singapore, KL, Australia and HK; probably some Chinese airports as well.

Considering the traffic pattern and number of flights in respective paths, I don't think in long run India would like to continue this airspace ban. Long back, sometimes in early 2000s, there was a similar situation and Indian aviation minister (or such, can't recall, a Muslim guy I believe) was trying to explain how India is costing PAK (PIA) big time by the airspace locking ...... the journalist was a smart *** (Pronoy Roy probably - don't take any names here because I forgot every names in this regard) - he explained same thing and asked the minister how PIA is suffering more....... The minister had only one response to save face - "They are too small to survive long with such losses, whereas we have the might to carry on the loss until PAK resigns ....... "
Hhaha like some of posters here say. Let see how much India can sustain it.
 
How much for losses in humiliation of getting planes shot and failing to strike any meaningful targets in Pakistan and getting your pilot paraded and beaten in front of the whole world by a country several times smaller than your size?

Monetary losses are temporary but these kind of humiliations are like a stench to a country's psyche.

How much for IAF going deep inside Pakistan till balakot and dropping bombs?

How much for shooting down a F 16?

How much for not able to hold Wing Co Abhinandan for barely 48 hrs?

Do you know how many PoWs US lost in the gulf war? What was the result there?
 
How much for IAF going deep inside Pakistan till balakot and dropping bombs?

How much for shooting down a F 16?

How much for not able to hold Wing Co Abhinandan for barely 48 hrs?

Do you know how many PoWs US lost in the gulf war? What was the result there?

O Baba - no F16 was shot down - Pakistan media doesnt work like Indian ones... We would have known
 
How much for IAF going deep inside Pakistan till balakot and dropping bombs?

How much for shooting down a F 16?

How much for not able to hold Wing Co Abhinandan for barely 48 hrs?

Do you know how many PoWs US lost in the gulf war? What was the result there?

1st Claim: Couldnt even hit the targets.
2nd Claim: No proof, false
3rd Claim: How can you call this a success? You truly have lost your mind. :yk
4rth Claim: I know India supapowa 2020, but its only in your dreams. You are not USA and never will be.
 
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