Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till January 23, India Likely To Reciprocate: Report

Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 18:11 IST

Pakistan had closed its airspace to all Indian aircraft in April after the Pahalgam attack. India too has imposed a similar ban on Pakistan

Pakistan's airspace ban on Indian aircraft has been extended by a month. (Image for representation: AFP/File)

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft by another month till January 23. 

Pakistan had closed its airspace to all Indian aircraft in April after the Pahalgam attack. India too has imposed a similar ban on Pakistan and is likely to reciprocate to the fresh ‘notice to airmen’ (NOTAM) issued by the neighbouring country on Wednesday, as per reports.

This marks nearly nine months of restrictive flight operations between India and Pakistan, and is likely to have a severe impact on the operational capabilities and finances of India’s aviation sector.

The previous extension of the ban was set to expire on December 24. But the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed this week that the restrictions will continue until January 23.

The PAA issued a NOTAM to this effect, confirming that the closure applies specifically to Indian-registered aircraft, including those owned, operated, or leased by Indian airline operators as well as military flights. The restriction covers both the Karachi (OPKR) and Lahore (OPLR) flight information regions (FIR).

(With agency inputs)

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