The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Friday that the ongoing airspace ban on Indian airlines has been extended until June 24, in response to escalating tensions with India.
The conflict stems from New Delhi’s accusation that Islamabad was behind last month’s deadly attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan has categorically denied the allegations, urging an impartial investigation into the incident. The situation rapidly escalated, with both nuclear-armed nations engaging in military posturing, until diplomatic pressure—primarily from the United States—helped de-escalate the crisis and brought about a ceasefire.
In retaliation to what it termed as a series of aggressive moves by India, Pakistan announced on April 24 that it would shut its airspace to all Indian-owned or Indian-operated flights. This included both civilian and military aircraft.
In its latest statement, the PAA clarified that the ban will remain in effect until 4:59 a.m. on June 24, 2025. It applies to all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by Indian entities, including military operations.
Earlier in May, during heightened hostilities, both countries had restricted access to their respective airspaces. However, following the ceasefire, Pakistan reopened its airspace to all types of flights on May 10—except for Indian aircraft, which continue to be barred.
