Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft until November 24

Summary

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until November 24. The Pakistan Airports Authority announced the extension in a post on X on Saturday, NDTV reports. The Hindu says India and Pakistan imposed reciprocal airspace restrictions after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   18 Oct 2026, 08:15 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that the Pakistan Airports Authority announced in a post on X on Saturday that the ban on Indian aircraft in Pakistan’s airspace was extended until November 24.

2. The Hindu

   18 Oct 2026, 10:47 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports the extension of Pakistan’s airspace ban on Indian aircraft until November 24 and says India and Pakistan imposed reciprocal restrictions after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.