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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Till Sep 24

The restriction covers Indian-registered, leased and military flights, and Pakistan says it will remain in force until Sept. 24.

  • The Pakistan Airports Authority extended the closure of Pakistani airspace to all Indian-registered aircraft and military operations until September 24, marking the 16th extension since April 23, 2025.
  • Both nations closed their respective airspaces following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 that killed 26 people, with India maintaining a reciprocal ban on all Pakistani-registered aircraft.
  • Pakistan has implemented similar measures during past conflicts, including the 1999 Kargil crisis and 2019 Pulwama incident, with the current ban covering both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
  • While India's aviation sector faces greater operational challenges, Pakistan's industry has experienced comparatively limited disruption from the ongoing restrictions that have forced longer travel times for passengers.
  • Monthly extensions have continued since last year, following a May 2025 escalation where India launched strikes on several cities and Pakistan retaliated; a US-brokered ceasefire eventually ended the 87 hours of direct hostilities.
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Pakistan Today broke the news in Pakistan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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