{
  "id": 1870231,
  "title": "Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Sept 24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-until-sept-24-1870231",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T05:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023856/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-until-sept-24"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of September 24, Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft from flying within its airspace, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) released by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The restriction, which was initially set to expire on August 23, had already been in effect for several extensions since its initial imposition. The Notam issued on Wednesday states that Indian-registered aircraft and those operated or leased by Indian airlines and operators, including military flights, are prohibited from operating within Pakistani airspace. This ban applies to both the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIRs), covering the entirety of Pakistan's airspace. The Notam is effective since August 23, 10:15am, and will remain in force until September 24, at 4:59am. The airspace closure between India and Pakistan occurred in late April 2025, following a deadly attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir's Pahalgam. Pakistan responded to what it alleged were aggressive measures by India, including the closure of its airspace to Indian airlines. Despite India's claims of Pakistani involvement in the attack, Pakistan has consistently denied any involvement and proposed a neutral investigation. The two nuclear-armed nations have engaged in intense aerial confrontations, with Pakistan claiming to have shot down seven Indian fighter jets during a fierce air battle in May.",
  "summary": "Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for until Sep 24, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The extension comes as the previous restriction was due to expire on Aug 23. “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights,”…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Sept 24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-until-sept-24",
        "published": "2026-08-19T05:10:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}