Prime Minister Narendra Modi's non-stop flight to the US on Wednesday flew over Pakistan's airspace to avoid Afghanistan. PM Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday where he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House.

Axar.az informs that according to government sources, India had sought permission from Pakistan regarding the usage of Pakistan's airspace for Prime Minister Modi's flight to the US, for which a nod was given by Islamabad. "Pakistan has allowed India to use its airspace," a top government source said.