India extends ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering its airspace till August 23

India has extended the ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering the domestic airspace till August 23.  This was informed by the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Moho,l saying, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended until 23rd August 2025. He said this extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols. 

This action followed Pakistan’s earlier decision to bar Indian flights from its airspace. Pakistan has extended the closure of its



airspace for flights operated by Indian airlines by another month, till August 24. Meanwhile, NOTAM has also been issued for a large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled in Rajasthan along the India-Pakistan border for July 23-25. The Indian Air Force is set to carry out a major military exercise in Rajasthan, covering areas from Barmer to Jodhpur. The region witnessed Pakistani drone and missile intrusions during Operation Sindoor, where Pakistan launched several drone attacks targeting Rajasthan’s Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar districts.