New Delhi: India has extended its airspace ban on Pakistani airlines and aircraft till October 24, days after Islamabad announced the closure of its airspace for Indian carriers. The reciprocal ban after the recent extension will enter its sixth month. Pakistan first announced the airspace ban on April 24 after India held Islamabad responsible for the Pehalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. In response, New Delhi also banned Pakistani aircraft and airlines on Indian airspace on April 30.

According to the new NOTAM, India will keep its airspace closed for Pakistani airlines and aircraft, including military flights, till 5:29 Indian standard time on October 24. The Pakistani NOTAM also has the same expiration date and time.

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