India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s accusation that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, calling the allegation “ridiculous” and “misinformation.” In an official response, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the request for clearance was received by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad at around 1:00 p.m. on December 1. He said the Government of India processed the request “expeditiously” and granted permission the same day at 5:30 p.m., according to the itinerary submitted by Pakistan. The Indian statement came after Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged that the aircraft…
India rejects Pakistan’s claim of delayed clearance for Sri Lanka aid flight
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