Business Desk 
Jun 23, 2025
In the aftermath of the recent war between the two nations, Pakistan has further extended its airspace ban on all Indian-registered and Indian-operated aircraft, including military planes, until 5:00am (local time) on July 24.
Citing a statement from the Pakistan Airports Authority on Monday, Geo News reported that a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) stated that this restriction prevents Indian commercial airlines, India-registered aircraft, and military flights from entering Pakistani airspace.
The ban was initially imposed on April 24 as a result of India’s unilateral decision to close its airspace to Pakistani aircraft a day before, as tensions intensified after the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Following an initial extension, the ban was set to lose effect on May 23, increasing the total duration of Pakistan’s airspace closure for Indian aircraft from 30 to 60 days.
It was also learned that India had closed its airspace to Pakistani flights on April 23, prompting reciprocal measures from Pakistan.
Besides the Indian aviation industry having endured a great deal of losses, the impact on Pakistan's aviation sector has reportedly been insignificant.
Pakistan has historically imposed similar airspace restrictions in times of disputes, especially during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis.
