Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:27am on 23 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
India has extended its airspace closure to Pakistan-registered aircraft, including military and leased planes, until September 24, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The original restriction, imposed on April 30, has been renewed monthly, with the latest NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued on August 22. Pakistan reciprocated with its own NOTAM on August 20, continuing its ban on Indian aircraft. These mutual airspace restrictions reflect escalating diplomatic tensions and are part of broader retaliatory measures. The Indian NOTAM specifies that Pakistani aircraft are barred until 11:59 PM UTC on September 23, equivalent to 5:30 AM IST on September 24. (PC: Reuters)
