Multiple major airlines are avoiding flying over Pakistan as relations with neighbor India crater in the wake of a recent tourist massacre, the latest geopolitical flashpoint to disrupt global travel.

The launch of the Abdali Weapon System was aimed at ensuring the “operational readiness of troops" and validating the system's advanced navigation and enhanced maneuverability, Pakistan’s military said.

The Muslim-majority Himalayan region is claimed by both India and Pakistan, and has been the site of multiple wars, insurgency and diplomatic standoffs. India has accused Pakistan of involvement in the attack,