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The latest extension continues a ban that has been in place since last year.Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft amid heightened tensions between the two neighbouring countries following the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the subsequent diplomatic and military escalation.India accused Pakistan of involvement in the attack, an allegation Islamabad has firmly denied while calling for an independent and transparent investigation.In response to….
Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, targeting multiple Indian military installations in a large-scale retaliatory operation.During the confrontation, Pakistan said it had shot down eight Indian fighter aircraft, including three Rafale jets, along with dozens of drones.
The hostilities lasted nearly 87 hours before the two nuclear-armed neighbours agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, 2025.The airspace restrictions have had a greater financial impact on India's aviation sector, while Pakistan's aviation industry has experienced comparatively limited disruption.Pakistan has imposed similar airspace restrictions in the past, including during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis.
These episodes also caused greater operational challenges for Indian airlines than for Pakistani carriers.
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Nov 24 Oct 17, 2026 Pakistan Airports Authority says fresh Notam will remain in effect until 5am on November 24.
