In a significant development, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Friday extended the ban on Indian airlines or operators for Pakistan’s airspace till August 23.
Previously, on June 23, Pakistan had extended the airspace ban for Indian airlines till July 23.
Pakistan banned its airspace for all Indian airlines after New Delhi accused Islamabad of the Pahalgam incident on April 22.
As Pakistan called for an international investigation into the incident, India announced unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty and demotion of diplomatic relations with Pakistan.
In response, Pakistan closed its airspace for all Indian airlines, which caused billions of dollars worth of losses to Indian airlines.
India launched attacks against Pakistani civilians leading to the martyrdom of many innocent people, including women and children.
Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, striking more than 30 Indian military targets, which led to American intervention and the ultimate Indian acceptance of a ceasefire.
Pakistan has refused to end the airspace ban for Indian airlines, as it is the third time Pakistan has officially issued a revised notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the PAA.
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