India, Pakistan extend airspace closures for each other's airlines

File picture [for illustration]

Pakistan and India have extended airspace restrictions for each other's aircraft in tit-for-tat moves, both countries said on Friday, amid continuing diplomatic tensions between the neighbours after a brief military conflict this month.

The Pakistan Airports Authority said the restriction applied to "all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India", including military planes, until 4:59 AM local time on June 24 (2359 GMT on June 23).

India's Civil Aviation Ministry issued a corresponding NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), saying Pakistani-registered, operated, owned, or leased aircraft, including military flights, would be barred from Indian airspace through June 23.

The move extends restrictions first imposed last month.

Tensions flared following a deadly attack on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir region in April, eventually triggering the worst military conflict in nearly three decades between the nuclear-armed rivals.

The two countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.

More from International News

On Virgin Radio today

  • Nala

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Catch me live every Saturday and Sunday as I share the best what to watch recommendations and dive into my passion for sports and F1 racing!

  • Jacob - live at MOTB

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Come and join us down at D3

Trending on Virgin Radio

  • If Craig David had a verse on Azizam

    The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!

  • ARN News Centre

    Get the latest UAE and world news from our award winning team of journalists. The ARN News Centre is the country's most trusted source of information.

  • Untold Dubai

    It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!

  • Bassem Youssef

    One of the most talked about comedians in the world takes over The Kris Fade Show. Watch the full interview here...