New Delhi, May 23 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday announced the extension of the ban on the use of Indian airspace by Pakistani aircraft until June 23, 2025.

As per the Ministry, the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting access for Pakistani flights has been extended for another month.

The Ministry stated, "Indian airspace is not approved for ACFTs registered in Pakistan and ACFTs operated/owned or leased by Pakistani airlines/operators, including military flights."

Earlier, it was reported that the Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight 6E 2142, which was caught in a sudden hailstorm near Pathankot on May 21, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace, which was sought by the pilot to avoid turbulence.

According to the crew's statemen...