Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft flew through Pakistan’s airspace on its way to France, according to aviation sources cited by local media.
The special aircraft carrying Modi departed from New Delhi and entered Pakistani airspace near Lahore. It maintained an altitude of 34,000 feet while passing over multiple areas, including Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Chakwal, and Kohat.
Sources revealed that the aircraft remained in Pakistani airspace for approximately 41 minutes. However, the Indian government did not exchange a diplomatic or goodwill message.
Officials explained that due to the ongoing closure of Afghan airspace, special authorization was granted for this particular route.
Pakistan initially shut down its airspace on February 26, 2019, following a violation by Indian fighter jets. While partial access was restored the following month, restrictions on Indian flights remained in place.
Later that year, Pakistan rejected a request for Modi’s aircraft to use its airspace for a trip to Germany, amid heightened tensions over Kashmir. However, in 2021, permission was granted for his direct flight to the United States, allowing it to pass through Pakistani airspace.
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