India extends airspace ban on Pakistani airlines until June 23
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India has extended the closure of its airspace to flights operated by Pakistani airlines until June 23, 2025, sources confirmed on Friday.
The decision prolongs restrictions initially imposed on April 30 following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
Originally set to expire on May 23, the airspace ban is part of a series of retaliatory measures taken by the Indian government against Pakistan.
A new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Friday states that the restriction will remain in place for all aircraft registered in Pakistan as well as those operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators. The ban also applies to Pakistan's military aircraft.
Pakistan has similarly extended its own airspace ban on Indian flights until June 24.
Tensions escalated sharply following the April 23 terror attack in Pahalgam. In response, India announced multiple measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari land border — the only operational crossing between the two nations — and a downgrading of diplomatic ties, citing cross-border links to the incident.
In retaliation, Pakistan barred Indian aircraft from its airspace on April 24 and halted all trade with India, including transactions conducted via third-party countries.
