India extends airspace ban on Pakistani airlines, military aircraft till 23 June

India has taken a raft of measures against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorism

India has closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines till 23 June, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Friday, extending the closure of its airspace to all Pakistani registered, operated, or leased aircraft, including military flights, till 23 June.

Both India and Pakistan have now blocked each other's airlines from using their airspace.

Pakistan extended its airspace closure for all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines until 4:59 a.m. local time on June 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority said in a statement on Friday as reported by news agency Reuters.

The restriction applies to "all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India" and includes Indian military aircraft, the authority said in a statement.

India has taken a raft of measures against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorism, including holding the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance and closing the Integrated Check Post at Attari. India has also decided to curtail the strength of High Commissions.