India on Friday issued a NOTAM extending its airspace closure for Pakistan-registered aircraft, including flights operated or owned by Pakistani airlines and military flights, until September 23, 2025.
The move follows the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people, after which India initially closed its airspace to Pakistani aircraft from April 30. The ban was earlier extended multiple times—till May 24, June 24, July 24, and August 24—before the latest extension.
In a reciprocal move, Pakistan on August 20 extended its ban on Indian aircraft in its airspace until September 23. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed that all Indian civilian and military aircraft remain restricted from using Pakistani airspace.
Reacting to escalating tensions, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s nuclear threat, calling it a reflection of a “predatory mentality” and a confession of Islamabad’s “failure.” Singh referred to India’s strong economic and strategic position compared to Pakistan, emphasizing India’s preparedness and resilience.
The airspace bans are part of a series of measures taken by India in response to cross-border terrorism and ongoing security concerns.
