Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until August 24, 2026, following government directives.The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to formalize the extension, which had been in place since April 23, 2025.The restriction applies to all Indian-registered aircraft, airlines, and leased planes operated by Indian entities.

This move comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.India closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines in response, and hostilities escalated with military strikes and retaliatory operations in 2025.The airspace ban has caused significant financial losses for Indian airlines, while Pakistan's aviation sector has faced minimal disruption.

Similar restrictions were imposed during past conflicts like the Kargil War and Pulwama crisis, highlighting the strategic and economic implications of such measures.