KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Oct. 24, according to an official notification, as tensions remain high between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since they fought an intense four-day war in May that killed at least 70 people in both countries.
The restriction was first imposed on Apr. 24 as part of a series of tit-for-tat measures announced by both India and Pakistan, days after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi blamed on Islamabad.
Pakistani authorities denied any involvement, calling for a transparent international probe. However, India targeted several sites in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, triggering intense missile, drone and artillery exchanges before a US-brokered ceasefire was announced on May 10.
“Pakistan’s airspace will remain unavailable for aircraft registered in India," the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced. "The ban applies to all planes owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights.”
“The restriction will take effect on Sept. 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (PKT) and is scheduled to end on Oct. 24, 2025, at 4:59 a.m. (PKT)," it added.
