India-Pakistan News / India gives a shock to Pakistan! Now it will not be able to use our airspace till 23 June

India-Pakistan News: The ongoing tension between India and Pakistan has once again come to the fore in the form of deepening effects on air connectivity. The Government of India has closed its airspace for Pakistani aircraft till June 23, 2025. Earlier, the government had issued NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) till May 23, 2025. This decision has been taken in view of security reasons, which aims to avert potential threats in view of terrorist activities.

Pahalgam attack: The root of tension

The background of this entire incident is related to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 innocent civilians were killed. The responsibility of the attack was put on Pakistan-inspired terrorist organizations. In response, India retaliated on terrorist bases under "Operation Sindoor" and later Pakistani military infrastructure was also targeted.

India's clear message

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has made it clear that no Pakistani passenger or military aircraft will be able to enter Indian airspace during this period. This ban is not only a direct indication of India's seriousness towards its security policy, but it is also part of a strategy to build pressure on Pakistan at the international stage.

Pakistan's response

Pakistan has also taken a retaliatory step and closed its airspace for Indian aircraft till 24 June 2025, 4:59 am. The NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority clarifies that no aircraft registered, owned, operated or leased in India will be allowed to fly in Pakistani airspace. This ban also includes Indian military aircraft.

Politics outweighs humanity: Indigo plane episode

Amid the tension, an anti-humanitarian act of Pakistan has also come to the fore. On Wednesday, an Indigo Airlines plane, carrying 220 passengers, including Trinamool Congress MPs, was hit by hail. The pilot sought permission from Lahore Air Traffic Control for brief use of the airspace, but Pakistan rejected it. This damaged the front part of the plane. This incident is not only a violation of international aviation protocols but also a reprehensible example of refusal to cooperate in times of crisis.

How long will this confrontation continue?

Actions like airspace closure between India and Pakistan are affecting ordinary citizens and commercial activities. Both countries need to understand that dialogue and diplomacy can provide a lasting solution. Until such harsh actions are replaced by constructive dialogue, stability in the subcontinent will remain a dream.

This air confrontation is not just the closure of an air route, it is a reflection of growing mistrust, retaliatory actions and diplomatic rigidity between the two countries. In the coming days, the international community will be watching to see whether this tension takes the path of reconciliation or moves further towards confrontation.