Sun May 04 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Reopens Border, Air India Suffers Millions in Losses Amidst Regional Tensions
**New Delhi, India** – Pakistan has reopened the Attari-Wagah border, allowing stranded Pakistani citizens in India to return home. This follows a period of closure, though the specific reasons for the previous closure and the duration are not detailed in the provided text. The reopening comes amidst heightened regional tensions and other significant developments.
Separately, Air India estimates losses of $600 million over the past year due to the ongoing closure of Pakistani airspace. The airspace ban has resulted in longer flight routes and increased operational costs for airlines. Meanwhile, the flushing of key reservoirs in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to begin soon. This appears unrelated to the border reopening or Air India’s losses, but highlights ongoing activity in the region.
Other news includes Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) focus on growth amidst increased competition, and the success of a private equity fund’s investments in the logistics sector. The text also touches upon political events, including comments made by Indian Chief Minister Naidu expressing support for Prime Minister Modi, and former Pakistani President Bhutto’s admission of Pakistan’s past support for terrorist groups. Finally, several US-related political headlines are mentioned, including proposed immigration legislation and comments regarding US-Iran relations.
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