Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 2:40 AM

Pakistan has extended for the fourth time its airspace ban on Indian aircraft till September 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Friday, amid prevailing tensions between the neighbors.

The restriction was first imposed on Apr. 24 as part of a series of tit-for-tat measures announced by both India and Pakistan, following an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

India blamed Pakistan for the assault that killed 26 tourists, Islamabad denied the allegation. Both countries later engaged in a four-day military conflict that killed around 70 people in May.

"Pakistani airspace will remain completely closed to Indian registered aircraft, aircraft owned or leased by Indian airline...