By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Pakistan has continued restrictions on its airspace for Indian aircraft, maintaining a reciprocal measure imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority on social media states that Pakistani airspace is not available to Indian-registered aircraft or aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines and operators, including military flights.
The restriction forms part of a series of measures imposed by both India and Pakistan following the April 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in which several civilians were killed.
India and Pakistan subsequently imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other’s airlines and aircraft, adding another layer of strain to already tense bilateral relations.
The Pakistani NOTAM effectively prevents Indian carriers and Indian-registered aircraft from using Pakistan’s airspace, including for transit or overflight purposes.
The restrictions have implications for international flight operations, particularly routes between India and destinations in Europe, North America and other western regions, where airlines may need to use alternative routes to avoid Pakistani airspace.
The continued restrictions underline the persistence of the wider fallout from the Pahalgam attack, which triggered a sharp deterioration in India-Pakistan relations and a series of diplomatic and security measures by both sides.
There has been no immediate indication of any change in the existing airspace restrictions.