India has extended its airspace closure for Pakistani aircraft, including commercial, private, and military flights, until August 24, 2025, as announced by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol. The restriction, enforced through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), remains in effect until 5:30 AM IST on August 24. This marks the third extension of the ban, initially imposed on April 30 following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people.

The airspace curb, originally set to expire on May 24, was previously extended to June 24 and then July 24. In a post on X late Tuesday, Mohol cited "continued strategic considerations and prevailing security protocols" as the basis for the extension. The decision aligns with India’s broader response to the Pahalgam attack, which also prompted the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

In response, Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until August 24, mirroring India’s timeline. Pakistan’s closure, initiated on April 24, was also extended from May 24 to June 24, and then July 24. The mutual bans highlight the ongoing diplomatic and operational tensions between the two nations.

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