The Pakistan Airport Authority has extended restrictions on Indian aircraft operating in Pakistan’s airspace until April 24, 2026, according to a fresh notice to airmen (Notam) issued on Wednesday.
The Notam bars all aircraft registered in India, including civilian, leased, and military flights, from entering Pakistan’s two flight information regions (FIRs) — Karachi (OPKR) and Lahore (OPLR). The restriction comes days before the previous ban, set to expire on March 23, would have ended.
Airspace closures between India and Pakistan have been in place since late April 2025, following an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people. New Delhi alleged Islamabad’s involvement, which Pakistan strongly denied while offering a neutral investigation. The dispute escalated into a major aerial confrontation in May 2025, during which Pakistan claimed to have shot down seven Indian fighter jets.
The Notam and continued closure underscore the ongoing strain in India-Pakistan aviation and security relations, maintaining Pakistan’s full control over its national airspace for Indian-registered operations.
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