Saturday, March 29, 2025
In response to heightened tensions following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India has taken significant retaliatory action against Pakistan.
Earlier today, Pakistan announced the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for a month—until June 23. In a strong countermeasure, the Government of India has also issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), declaring that its airspace will remain closed to all Pakistani-registered aircraft until the same date.
The official NOTAM from Indian authorities states that any aircraft registered in Pakistan will be prohibited from entering Indian airspace until June 23. This includes:
Commercial aircraft operated or owned by Pakistani airlines
Aircraft leased by Pakistani operators
Military flights registered in Pakistan
This latest development follows a surge in tensions between the two countries:
The Pahalgam terror attack recently claimed several lives and drew strong condemnation from Indian leadership.
In response, India is believed to have taken decisive action that further provoked Islamabad.
Pakistan’s closure of its airspace was widely seen as a retaliatory step, prompting India’s reciprocal move.
This mutual airspace shutdown is expected to disrupt:
International flight routes over South Asia
Commercial operations between the two countries
Military logistics and surveillance
Diplomatic circles are closely watching the situation as it continues to evolve, with hopes that tensions will de-escalate before they impact broader regional stability.
