KARACHI: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced on Friday an extension of the ban on Indian airlines utilizing its airspace, prolonging the restriction until the early morning of June 24, 2025.
This decision comes in the aftermath of the most severe military escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades.
The initial ban was implemented on April 24, 2025, as escalating diplomatic tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi culminated in a four-day military conflict. The hostilities, which involved missile, drone, and artillery fire, reportedly resulted in over 70 fatalities before a ceasefire was brokered on May 10, 2025.
In its statement, the PCAA reiterated, “No flight operated by Indian airlines or operators will be allowed to use Pakistani airspace.” The authority further clarified that “This ban will also apply to Indian military aircraft.”
This measure mirrors a reciprocal ban imposed by India in late April, which is currently expected to remain in effect until June 23, 2025.
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The recent conflict was ignited by a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. New Delhi attributed responsibility for the attack to Islamabad-backed militants, a charge Pakistan has consistently denied, instead calling for an impartial investigation into the incident.
