Airspace ban for Indian aircraft until Sept 25

RAWALPINDI: Pakis­tan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircr­aft for another month, until September 25, according to a NOTAM (notice to airmen) issued on Thursday.

The restriction was initially imposed on April 24 this year amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. It was first extended on May 23, followed by further extensions up to July 23, and then until August 24.

Sources confirmed that the Pakistan Airport Aut­h­ority had previously exte­nded the airspace...