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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 24
Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airlines until September 24. The ban, imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, applies to both Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. India continues to maintain reciprocal restrictions on Pakistani aircraft
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- Why it matters
- Indian carriers cannot access Pakistani airspace, forcing longer routes and higher costs for flights between South Asia and Central Asia, Europe, or the Middle East.
- Most affected
- Indian airlines and passengers on South Asian to Central Asian or Middle Eastern routes — Flights must take longer detours, raising ticket prices and travel time.
Pakistani carriers — Cannot access Indian airspace under reciprocal restrictions. - Likely next
- Whether Pakistan extends, lifts, or modifies the ban again before or after September 24.
Also reported by: Economic Times
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