Indian PM Modi Uses Pakistani Airspace for Paris Trip
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- February 11, 2025
- 4:28 pm
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Indian PM Modi Uses Pakistani Airspace while traveling from New Delhi to Paris. His aircraft, “India 1,” entered Pakistani airspace near Lahore. It then passed over Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Chakwal, and Kohat. The plane maintained an altitude of 34,000 feet before leaving Pakistan’s territory.
Pakistan Allows Modi’s Plane Due to Afghan Airspace Closure
Modi’s plane stayed in Pakistani airspace for about 41 to 46 minutes. Pakistan granted permission because Afghan airspace remains closed. Officials said the flight would have taken longer without this route. A longer route would have also increased fuel costs.
This is not the first time Modi’s aircraft has flown over Pakistan. In August last year, his plane used Pakistani airspace while returning from Poland. The aircraft entered Pakistan’s territory at 11:00 PM. It stayed in the airspace for 46 minutes before crossing into India.
India-Pakistan Airspace Tensions in the Past
Pakistan has restricted Indian flights before. In February 2019, Indian fighter jets crossed into Pakistan’s territory. Pakistan responded by shutting down its airspace for all Indian flights. This happened after a deadly attack on Indian paramilitary officers in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The attack killed 44 officers.
Pakistan reopened its airspace for civilian flights in March 2019. However, tensions remained high. Later that year, India requested permission for Modi’s plane to fly through Pakistan to Germany. Pakistan refused. The rejection came after India revoked IIOJK’s semi-autonomous status. This move worsened diplomatic relations.
Pakistan’s Decisions on Modi’s Flights
Despite political issues, Pakistan has sometimes allowed Modi’s plane to use its airspace. In 2021, Modi traveled non-stop to the United States. Pakistan allowed his aircraft to pass through without restrictions.
These airspace permissions show the complex relationship between the two countries. Political tensions remain, but aviation decisions often depend on practical needs.
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