Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Flights Despite Economic Losses
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until September 23.
This means Indian planes can't fly through Pakistani airspace.
The ban, announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority, includes all Indian airlines, military, and leased aircraft.
It started in April, after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, due to tensions between both countries.
The closure of the airspace has cost Pakistan a lot of money, with financial losses reported.
The ban was initially imposed for a month, but it has been extended multiple times.
Pakistan extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft until September 23.
The ban, announced via NOTAM, includes Indian civilian, military, and leased aircraft.
The ban has been extended for a fifth consecutive month.
Pakistan has incurred financial losses due to the airspace closure.
The ban was initially imposed following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
- Who
- Pakistan authorities and Indian aircraft.
- What
- Pakistan extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft.
- When
- The ban is extended until September 23.
- Where
- Pakistani airspace.
- Why
- The ban was initially imposed in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and subsequent tensions.
- Ban Extension Date
- September 23
- Affected Aircraft
- Indian civilian, military, and leased aircraft
- Issuing Authority
- Pakistan Airports Authority
- Initial Imposition Date
- April 23
- Reason for Ban
- Tensions following the Pahalgam terrorist attack
- Pakistan's Loss (April-June)
- PKR 4.1 billion
Sources
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till September 23
Pak extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 23
Pak extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 23
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 23
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban On Indian Aircraft Till September 23
PAK Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till September 23
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till September 23 amid tensions
