Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till October 24

Pakistan has prolonged its curbs on Indian-registered aircraft until October 24, 2026, according to Business Recorder, with the decision announced on Wednesday. The notice says Pakistani airspace is closed to Indian-registered planes, along with aircraft run, owned or leased by Indian carriers, including military flights. The measure was first introduced amid heightened strains with India after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir in 2025.

The latest step follows an extension announced last month that ran until September 24. The restriction has been extended repeatedly since it was introduced, and the curbs are now set to continue for one more month.

Indian carriers must take longer alternative paths, which lengthen trips and raise fuel expenses on journeys to Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. According to the publisher, these curbs have so far carried a cost running into millions of dollars.