{"id":5835,"date":"2026-07-18T13:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5835"},"modified":"2026-07-18T13:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:21:15","slug":"pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-until-august-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5835","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until August 24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until August 24, according to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the renewed restriction, Indian-registered, operated, owned, and leased aircraft will continue to be prohibited from using Pakistani airspace. 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