Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft by another month, with the restriction now set to remain in place until November 23, 2025, according to a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
The ban, which applies to both civilian and military aircraft coming from or bound for India, prohibits the use of Pakistani airspace.
The restriction was originally introduced on 23 April 2025 and has since been extended several times.
Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines in direct response to measures taken by India following the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
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The restriction is causing significant losses to Indian airlines, which have to take much longer routes to reach destinations in the Middle East, Europe and the US.
Pakistan-India ceasefire
The latest escalation between Pakistan and India began on April 22 when an attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. India immediately blamed Pakistan for the incident. However, Pakistan categorically denied the Indian blame.
In response, India undertook a series of hostile actions the next day, on 23 April, including suspending the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), canceling visas for Pakistani nationals, closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing, ordering the closure of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, and downsizing each other’s diplomatic embassies.
Tensions further escalated in the early hours of May 7 when missile strikes hit six towns in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), destroying a mosque and killing dozens of civilians, including women, children and the elderly.
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In a swift military response, Pakistan’s armed forces shot down Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets. The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of 10 May when India targeted several Pakistani air bases with missile strikes. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, damaging Indian military installations, including missile sites, air bases and other strategic targets.
Later, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached after intense diplomatic efforts overnight. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian foreign minister.
