Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi is considered a vital strategic asset and operational hub for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

Tensions escalate as Pakistan reports India launched missiles at its air bases, triggering retaliatory strikes. Pakistan claims interception of most missiles, targeting Indian facilities in response.

Following the powerful explosions, the Pakistani government shut down the country’s airspace for commercial flight operations. The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) issued a notification stating that Pakistan's airspace has been closed from 3.