Pakistan and India extend reciprocal airspace bans through September

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for another month, with authorities issuing a fresh NOTAM that keeps Indian-registered, leased, or operated planes out of Pakistani airspace through late September. At the same time, India has extended its own closure of airspace for Pakistan-registered aircraft, including those operated or leased by Pakistani carriers and military flights, through the same period. The moves come as part of a continuing, reciprocal standoff that began after a terrorist attack in Kashmir and has persisted with monthly extensions.

Pakistan Airports Authority, in its latest NOTAM, states that all aircraft operated by Indian airlines will not be allowed to use Pakistani airspace. The restriction also remains in place for military and civilian aircraft that are Indian-owned or leased. The measure marks the latest in a sequence of closures that began on April 23, when tensions spiked after the Pahalgam attack, and were followed by a reciprocal restriction from India on Pakistani air traffic days later. The restrictions were first extended on May 23 and have been renewed monthly since, reflecting the broader strain in bilateral relations.