Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft and issues 750-km NOTAM

Pakistan airspace ban Fatah-3 missile Notice to Airmen India-Pakistan relations missile test speculation

Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft, including military flights, until September 24. The decision, issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, applies to both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. This ban is a reciprocal measure following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025.

Separately, Pakistan issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for August 19 and 20, restricting a 750-kilometer stretch of airspace. While the official reason was not provided, the scale of the restriction has prompted defense experts to speculate about a potential test of the Fatah-series missile systems, specifically the Fatah-3 supersonic missile.

Concurrently, the Indian Navy issued a NOTAM for live firing exercises in the Arabian Sea from August 15 to 20.

Entities

Fatah-3 · India · Indian Navy · Pakistan · Pakistan Airports Authority · Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft until September 24. news.abplive.com · www.dtnext.in · startuppakistan.com.pk
[● 4 SOURCES] Speculation specifically points to a possible test of the Fatah-3 supersonic missile. hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.news18.com · hindi.news18.com · news.abplive.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Pakistan issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting a large stretch of airspace for August 19 and 20. hindi.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · news.abplive.com · www.news18.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The scale of the restriction has led to speculation regarding a potential test of the Fatah-series missile systems. hindi.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · news.abplive.com · www.news18.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The airspace restriction covers an area with a reported range of approximately 750 kilometers. hindi.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · news.abplive.com · www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Indian Navy issued a NOTAM for live firing in the Arabian Sea from August 15 to 20. news.abplive.com

Sources

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 24 [www.dtnext.in]

1 day ago

China, Türkiye step up military flights to Pakistan amid growing defence cooperation [english.mathrubhumi.com]

about 4 hours ago

पाकिस्तान ने 750 KM आसमान किया बंद, फतह मिसाइल टेस्ट की आहट? क्या US के बयान से बौखलाया [hindi.news18.com]

about 13 hours ago

क्या फतह-3 मिसाइल का परीक्षण करने वाला है पाकिस्तान? जारी किया 750 किलोमीटर का NOTAM [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]

about 10 hours ago

Pakistan Testing Fatah Missile? 750-Km NOTAM Sparks Buzz As India Airspace Ban Extended [news.abplive.com]

about 10 hours ago

Pakistan to Continue Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until Sept 24 [startuppakistan.com.pk]

1 day ago

Fatah-3 Missile Test On Cards? Buzz Grows As Pakistan Issues 750-Km NOTAM [www.news18.com]

about 13 hours ago