Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Till Oct 24
The Pakistan Airports Authority said the restriction covers all Indian-registered civil and military aircraft and remains in force through Oct. 24, 2026.
- Pakistan Airports Authority extended the ban on Indian aircraft using Pakistani airspace until Oct. 24, 2026, issuing a new Notice to Airmen on Wednesday.
- Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors escalated in 2025 after an attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people; India blamed Pakistan, prompting reciprocal airspace restrictions.
- The restriction applies to all civil and military aircraft of Indian-registered airlines, including leased aircraft, covering both the Karachi and Lahore FIRs.
- Following intense diplomatic efforts in 2025, United States President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, which Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar separately confirmed; the airspace closure persists.
- India's 2025 suspension of the 65-year Indus Waters Treaty preceded this ban, reflecting persistent volatility; the airspace closure has remained in effect for over a year.
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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until October 24; Here's Why | 🌎 LatestLY
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered, owned, operated, and leased aircraft until October 24. Issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, the restriction covers both Karachi and Lahore FIRs, maintaining reciprocal bans in place since April 2025. Scroll below to know more about the airspace ban. 🌎 Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until October 24; Here's Why.
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Deccan ChroniclePakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Oct 24
Islamabad, Sep 16: Pakistan on Wednesday extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month, according to the country's airports authority. Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights,” a…
Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace by another month
Pakistan's airports authority has extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft. This restriction will now remain in effect until October 24. The ban applies to all Indian registered aircraft and airlines. This measure follows previous airspace restrictions imposed by both nations. The extension impacts flights within Pakistan's Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
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