Pakistan extends its airspace ban for Indian aircraft till February 24
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Why in news
Pakistan extended its airspace ban on all India-registered and Indian-operated aircraft, including military flights, until February 24, 2025.
Background
The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a NOTAM extending the ban which was originally imposed in April 2024 following the Pahalgam terror attack. The ban covers both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions (FIRs) from ground level to unlimited altitude.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe airspace ban applies to all India-registered aircraft and those operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines/operators.
- PlaceThe ban covers both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions (FIRs) in Pakistan.
- FactThe ban was originally imposed in April 2024 following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- FactThe extension covers aircraft from ground level up to unlimited altitude.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how bilateral airspace restrictions and aviation security measures serve as instruments of diplomatic pressure and national security in the context of India-Pakistan relations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic leverage: Use of aviation corridors as a tool for non-kinetic retaliation against cross-border terrorism
- Logistical friction: Impact of FIR closures on regional aviation connectivity and emergency response capabilities
Keywords: NOTAM · Flight Information Region · Cross-border terrorism · Aviation security · Bilateral relations
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