India has vehemently refuted Pakistani media claims of denying airspace for humanitarian aid flights to Sri Lanka. Official sources confirmed the request was expeditiously cleared within four hours, despite Pakistan’s prior airspace ban on Indian airlines, emphasizing the decision was purely humanitarian. Aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: India has strongly denied Pakistan media reports that it refused to grant airspace to Pakistani flights carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.Official sources said that given the fact that the request pertained to humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka, India expeditiously cleared the request and intimated “Govt of Pakistan at 17.30hrs (IST) today through official channels”.“It was processed at the shortest notice period of four hours,” said a source, adding this gesture from India despite Pakistan having banned its airspace for Indian airlines was considered purely on humanitarian grounds. “Pakistani media, as usual, is indulging in propaganda and peddling fake news. These allegations are baseless and misleading. All requests for overflight or transit are processed strictly in accordance with established procedures and international norms,” said the official.India’s decisions on airspace permissions are governed by standard operational, technical and security assessments, not political considerations, according to govt. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWatch: MPs Speak Out as SIR Row Dominates Winter Session OpeningIndia’s Elections Earn Global Praise, CEC Calls It A ‘Moment Of Pride’ Amid Vote Row ClaimsHaryana Bodybuilder Killed After Standing Up To Harassers; Family Says Attack Was Planned MurderModi Trolls Opposition Over Bihar Setback Days Before Parliament ShowdownWoman Marries Boyfriend’s Corpse After Family Kills Him, Alleges Police Provoked BrotherMajor Twist In BrahMos Espionage Case As Higher Court Acquits Scientist Of Passing Defence SecretsRamaphosa Praises PM Modi’s Endorsement of South Africa Hosting G20 Summit, Counters Trump’s Claims‘Is There Any Law?’ Renuka Chaudhary Sparks Row After Bringing Stray Dog to ParliamentBSF IG Warns Of Looming Threat As 120 Terrorists Wait In PoK Despite Dip In Infiltration AttemptsPakistan Rages At UN After Criticism Of Munir’s Immunity Amendment Amid Fears Of Deeper Militarism123PhotostoriesKamal Haasan performances that redefined Indian cinema foreverIncrease protein intake: 4 easy ways to add more of it to everyday diet3 powerful anti-inflammatory drinks and how to make them at homeFrom Dead Sea Scrolls to Hope Diamond, 7 priceless objects in the world7 dinner dishes made with leftover roti offering over 20 gms protein5 animals that camouflage so perfectly that they almost become invisibleHow to make fiber-rich Gobhi ka Paratha for breakfastPrepare your child for the next solar eclipse: 10 interesting facts to share5 low-glycemic superfoods that can help prevent blood sugar spikesPriyanka Chopra, Smriti Irani to Rajat Bedi: Actors are reviving their careers with major comebacks in 2025123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCardi BShedeur SandersDrake MayePat McAfeeCandace Owens Net WorthGisele BndchenConnor McDavidLian BichselJayden StrubleAnthony Davis
NEW DELHI: India has strongly denied Pakistan media reports that it refused to grant airspace to Pakistani flights carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.Official sources said that given the fact that the request pertained to humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka, India expeditiously cleared the request and intimated “Govt of Pakistan at 17.30hrs (IST) today through official channels”.“It was processed at the shortest notice period of four hours,” said a source, adding this gesture from India despite Pakistan having banned its airspace for Indian airlines was considered purely on humanitarian grounds. “Pakistani media, as usual, is indulging in propaganda and peddling fake news. These allegations are baseless and misleading. All requests for overflight or transit are processed strictly in accordance with established procedures and international norms,” said the official.India’s decisions on airspace permissions are governed by standard operational, technical and security assessments, not political considerations, according to govt.
