{"id":1098,"date":"2025-05-23T15:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2025-05-24T05:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T05:06:01","slug":"pakistan-blocks-indian-skies-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/05\/23\/pakistan-blocks-indian-skies-again","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Blocks Indian Skies Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: On May 23, 2025, Pakistan announced it will extend its ban on all Indian aircraft flying over its airspace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This ban includes Indian-registered, owned, operated, or leased planes, as well as military aircraft.<\/p>\n

The restriction will remain in effect until 4:59 AM on June 24, 2025.<\/p>\n

The decision comes amid escalating tensions following reciprocal bans between the two countries after the Pahalgam attack.<\/p>\n

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Details of the Ban<\/h2>\n

The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a notice confirming the continuation of the airspace closure.<\/p>\n

Indian airlines and operators are prohibited from flying over Pakistan, which affects both commercial and military flights.<\/p>\n

This extension adds to the challenges for Indian aviation.<\/p>\n

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Impact on Aviation<\/h2>\n

Indian airlines face operational hurdles due to the extended closure.<\/p>\n

Flights to destinations like New York, Dubai, and Azerbaijan, which typically take shorter routes over Pakistan, must now be rerouted, leading to longer travel times and increased fuel consumption.<\/p>\n

Air India estimates this ban could cost the airline around $600 million over the next year and has called on the government for support to manage the impact.<\/p>\n

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Political Context<\/h2>\n

The ban is part of the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 deaths. India alleges Pakistan’s involvement, which Pakistan denies.<\/p>\n

In response, India suspended a key river-sharing treaty and restricted Pakistani flights.<\/p>\n

Both countries maintain these airspace bans as part of the larger diplomatic standoff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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