Pakistan has extended its prohibition of Indian airplanes using their airspace for another month. The prohibition was initially imposed on April 24 after the unilateral suspension of India of the Indo Water Treaty.
According to a notice to the aviators (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority on Monday, the country’s airspace will remain closed to all Indian commercial and military planes until July 23, 2025.
The restriction applies to all aircraft registered in India, including those of lease, and covers passenger and military aircraft. “The prohibition has spread for a month. Indian airplanes, including rented and leased, cannot enter Paquistani airspace,” said the Notam.
The ban has resulted in important operational and financial setbacks for Indian operators. Aviation experts estimate losses to India in more than 8.2 billion rupees due to route change costs, longer flight durations and suspended load operations.
As the prohibition continues, industry experts warn that Indian carriers could soon be forced to reduce routes or walk rates, passing the load to passengers, unless diplomatic channels find a way to clear the air.
Pakistan began the closure of airspace as tensions exploded between Pakistan and India after a April 22 attack in Pahalgam, illegally occupied Indians Jammu and Kashmir (Iiojk), which left 26 dead civilians.
India blamed the elements based in Pakistan without presenting any evidence, and Islamabad rejected the accusations. In response, India closed the border with Wagah, revoked the visas and suspended the Treaty of Indo’s waters, moves Pakistan called a “act of war.”
The conflict intensified with the missile attacks in India and drone raids when he launched his Sindoor operation.
On May 10, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos in retaliation, and announced that he had knocked down five Indian aircraft, including raffles, and intercepted 77 Harop drones made by Israeli.
After the diplomatic intervention directed by Washington, both parties agreed to stop military activity in land, air and sea.
