India has extended its ban on Pakistani-operated flights from using its airspace until June 23, 2025, sources confirmed on Friday, May 23.
The restriction, initially imposed on April 30 following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, was set to expire on May 23. The latest Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) now prohibits the use of Indian airspace for all aircraft registered in Pakistan, as well as those operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators. The restriction also applies to military aircraft from Pakistan.
In a reciprocal move, Pakistan has extended its own airspace ban for Indian flights until June 24.
Tensions between the two nations escalated following the April 23 Pahalgam attack. A day later, India implemented a series of retaliatory measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari land border crossing – the only operational land link between the two countries – and a downgrading of diplomatic relations, citing evidence of cross-border involvement in the massacre.
On April 24, Pakistan responded by closing its airspace to Indian aircraft and halting all trade with India, including transactions routed through third countries.
