London (TDI): The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has urged Pakistan and India to stay calm and resolve the issues through dialogue. The statement came in the context of ongoing escalation between the two countries.
She also urged that Pakistan and India should show restraint and engage in direct dialogue to reach a swift diplomatic way forward, stating that “Conflict is in no one’s interests.”
Talking about the closure of airspace in Pakistan due to active military exchange across the Line of Control, she advised the British citizens in Pakistan to remain calm and stay in touch with their respective airline regarding the flight schedule.
We are continuing to monitor developments between Pakistan and India closely. Airspace closures are currently in place, and further restrictions may be announced or changed at short notice. Sign up for updates to our travel advice: https://t.co/T1lVSUh5Y5
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) May 10, 2025
She said, “I understand that British nationals here in Pakistan however may be concerned given the unpredictable nature of the situation. We do expect airspace to reopen when it’s safe to do so please keep in touch with your airlines on specific flights.”
Jane Marriott further asked the British citizens in Pakistan to follow travel advise, given on the website of the British government, or keep a track of the official account of the British High Commission in Pakistan on X and Instagram, to stay updated.
The Government of the United Kingdom, earlier, issued travel guidelines for their citizens in Pakistan and advised them against traveling to areas of high security risks, including areas within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the entire Balochistan province, within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India, and within 10 miles of the Line of Control in Azad Kashmir.
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The British Government also advised their citizens to listen to the local authorities, and delay the travel plans as well.
In the early hours of Saturday, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos (Wall of Lead) after India targeted three Pakistani air bases by air to surface missiles; attacks that were successfully thwarted, last night.
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation had earlier closed the airspace till noon and later extended the time to 24 hours until Sunday noon.
Javaria Khalid is a Web Contributor at The Diplomatic Insight Magazine. She specializes in covering geopolitical developments, international relations, diplomatic, and socio-economic developments in Europe and Pakistan.
