RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, extending the restriction until 4:59am on October 24, according to a NOTAM (notice to airmen), issued by aviation authorities.
The notice maintains the ban on Indian airlines’ passenger and military aircraft from flying through Pakistani airspace. It specifies that Indian-registered or leased aircraft are barred.
The airspace closure was first imposed on April 24, 2025. The ban has been extended multiple times since, with the previous extension set to expire on Sept 25. The reason cited for the initial ban and its subsequent extensions has been the “ongoing tension between the two countries”.
Published in Dawn, September 20th, 2025