Pakistan Airports Authority Suffers Rs 4 Billion Loss After Airspace Closure To India: Report

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 10:39 IST

The move disrupted 100–150 Indian flights daily, leading to a 20 per cent drop in total air traffic and reduced income from overflying fees

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The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) reported a loss of Rs 4.10 billion due to the closure of airspace to India between April 24 and June 20, 2025, according to reports.

The move disrupted 100–150 Indian flights daily, leading to a 20 per cent drop in total air traffic and reduced income from overflying fees, reported Dawn, citing information presented by the Pakistani Defence Ministry to the Assembly.

Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif said the revenue shortfall from April 24 to June 30 was related to overflying charges and was lower than the earlier reported figure of Rs 8.5 billion.

He noted that the decision of airspace closure came after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, in the diplomatic escalation following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistan extended by one month the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft till August 24, 2025, according to officials.

In a tit-for-tat move, India also extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft entering domestic airspace until August 23, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said.

He confirmed that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani flights over India has been officially prolonged, citing ongoing strategic considerations and adherence to current security protocols.

Islamabad, Pakistan

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