SRINAGAR: India has again extended its airspace closure for Pakistan registered aircraft, and for flights operated or owned by Pakistani airlines, including military flights till September 23, according to multiple media reports.
Initially, the ban was to end on May 24 and the same was extended first till June 24, then till July 24, and then till August 24. The ban is part of various measures taken by India against Pakistan following the terror attack, reports NDTV.
The development comes after Pakistan authorities on August 20 extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 23.
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from April 30.
