Pakistan extends airspace ban for India until November 23

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month, with the restriction now set to remain in place until November 23, 2025, according to a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

The ban, which applies to both civilian and military aircraft originating from or bound for India, prohibits the use of Pakistani airspace.

The restriction was initially imposed on April 23, 2025, and has since been extended multiple times.

Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines in a tit-for-tat response to measures taken by India following the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

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The restriction is causing significant losses to Indian airlines, which have to take much longer routes to reach destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Pakistan-India Ceasefire

The latest escalation between Pakistan and India began on April 22, when an attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. India immediately blamed Pakistan for the incident. However, Pakistan categorically rejected the Indian blame.

In response, India undertook a series of hostile actions the next day, on April 23, including suspending the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), cancelling visas for Pakistani citizens, closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing, ordering the shutdown of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, and reducing diplomatic staff at each other's embassies.

Tensions further escalated in the early hours of May 7, when missile strikes hit six cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), destroying a mosque and killing dozens of civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.

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In a swift military response, Pakistan’s armed forces shot down Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets. The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of May 10, when India targeted several Pakistani airbases with missile strikes. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, damaging Indian military installations, including missile storage sites, airbases, and other strategic targets.

Later, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached following intense diplomatic efforts overnight. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian foreign secretary.