
Pakistan allows Sushma's over flight on India's request.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mohammad Faisal said, "The Indian government had requested us to allow Ms. Swaraj to fly over Pakistan to avoid the longer route, and we have given them permission". A source said, "The overflight permission was granted by Pakistan based on route permission filed by relevant Indian authorities. External Affairs Minister's flight to Bishkek was over Pakistan airspace both ways". The permission for Ms. Swaraj came after Pakistan's decision to close its airspace for flight to and from India after Balakot strikes.