Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Till January 2026

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until January 23, 2026, following the Pahalgam attack. The restrictions apply to all Indian-registered aircraft, including military flights. The ban was initially imposed in April 2022, covering Karachi and Lahore FIRs, and mirrors India's similar ban on Pakistani aircraft.

In a significant move impacting regional aviation, Pakistan announced on Wednesday that it will continue to bar Indian aircraft from its airspace until January 23, 2026. This extension follows the initial ban imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The restrictions apply to all Indian-registered aircraft, including military operations, and are enforced in Pakistan's designated Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIRs), as detailed by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

The decision aligns with a reciprocal airspace ban by India, underscoring ongoing bilateral tensions between the two countries post the April attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)