It's a great move by Qatar. With two Indian Air Force planes being shot down and the pilot of one of them who is a Wing Commander in Pakistani custody, things were taking a turn for the bad. The Pakistani Prime Minister while addressing the nation yesterday, has once again requested the Indian PM not to start a war which may go beyond anyone's control stressing once again the need for dialogue to solve issues. It is true the general elections are just around the corner in India and Mr Modi should not use Pakistan-bashing as a tool to garner the votes he needs. to help keep his job.
The Pakistani airspace was closed to air traffic yesterday but I hear the southern area of Karachi has now been opened to air traffic, possibly giving a soft message that tensions may be easing in the region.
Let's keep our fingers crossed.