The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that it will be extending its ban on Pakistan-registered aircraft and aeroplanes operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines or operators. Its tenure is from June 23 to July 23.

Pakistan also announced on Monday that it will be extending its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for an additional month, according to PTI reports.

The ban was instituted on April 30, after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. The ban was to expire on Monday before it was extended by a month.

The ban was increased to one more month on May 23 after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation on May 7, where terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories were bombed with missile strikes.

The ban, issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority has also been extended from June 23 to July 23.

"Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators including military flights," it said.

India's strikes as part of Operation Sindoor triggered four days of intense clashes that ended with the cessation of on-ground hostilities after an understanding on stopping the military actions on May 10. However, the bilateral ties have not yet improved even when the ceasefire has been holding on.

(With Inputs From PTI)