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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft by Another Month
- On Wednesday, the Pakistan Airports Authority extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft until January 23, 2026, beyond the previous December 24 expiry.
- A terror attack on April 22 killed 26 people, prompting the initial one-month ban on Indian-registered and operated airlines from April 24; India responded on April 30 by closing its airspace to Pakistani carriers.
- The NOTAM covers both Karachi FIR and Lahore FIR , affecting around 800 weekly Indian flights with longer routes adding 15 minutes to several hours.
- The prolonged closure has significantly affected flight operations, with diversions increasing fuel consumption and complicating crew and flight scheduling, raising operational costs for airlines.
- Reciprocal bans are in place, with both sides periodically extending restrictions, as Indian and Pakistani carriers remain barred while other countries' airlines are permitted to overfly.
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Pakistan Extends Indian Airspace Ban Amid Ongoing Tensions
Pakistan has prolonged its ban on Indian aircraft accessing its airspace until January 23. This extension follows the closure initiated in April after the Pahalgam attack. The restriction affects all Indian airlines and military flights. Both countries have imposed reciprocal airspace bans.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 42%
C 16%
R 42%
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