# Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till Oct 24 2026-09-16T22:42:14+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Pakistan on Wednesday extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace for another month, until October 24, 2026. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) from the Pakistan Airports Authority said the restriction applies to Indian registered aircraft and those operated or leased by Indian airlines, including military flights. The extension took effect at 10:45 am and replaced a previous ban that was due to expire on September 24. The airspace restrictions were imposed by both India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. The NOTAM covers both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions, which together make up Pakistan's airspace. The move affects all commercial and military flights between the two countries. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both sources provide nearly identical wire copy, attributing the extension to a routine NOTAM with no commentary on economic or diplomatic impact. The Economic Times and Greater Kashmir stick to the official Pakistani notice, omitting any mention of Indian retaliation or broader bilateral tensions. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, leaving the real-world effect unaddressed. Airlines on both sides continue to incur longer routes. The next watch point is whether India issues a matching extension before its own ban expires. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Wire copy style, no slant, just the NOTAM text and timing. - greaterkashmir.com (neutral report) Identical text to Economic Times, straight factual bulletin. Tags: airspace ban, India, Pahalgam, Pakistan, Pakistan Airports Authority Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-till-oct-24/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-till-oct-24/#story-in-brief