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Express Tribune
18-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan hails UK's lifting of ban on airlines
Pakistan on Thursday warmly welcomed the decision by the UK Air Safety Committee to remove its airline carriers from the UK Air Safety List, allowing the resumption of commercial flights to the United Kingdom after a five-year hiatus. "This landmark decision is an affirmation of Pakistan's sustained diplomatic and technical efforts over the past years. We have demonstrated our firm commitment to meeting and upholding the highest international safety standards," Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in a statement. He said the removal of the ban marked an important restoration of connectivity.
Euronews
16-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
UK lifts ban on Pakistan Airlines after safety standards improve
The UK has lifted a years-long ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) following improvements in the country's aviation safety standards, the British diplomatic mission in Islamabad said on Wednesday. Britain's Air Safety Committee imposed the ban after Pakistan's aviation minister disclosed in 2020 that nearly one-third of the country's pilots had cheated on their licensing exams. That claim came after a PIA crash killed 97 people on 22 May 2020 in the southern city of Karachi. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted. However, Marriott said individual airlines will still need to apply for operating permits from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. "I'm grateful to aviation experts in both the UK and Pakistan for their collaborative work to meet international safety standards," she said. "While it will take time for flights to resume, once the logistics are in place, I look forward to using a Pakistani carrier when visiting family and friends." The high commission emphasised that decisions on delisting countries or carriers from the UK Air Safety List are made through an independent safety process overseen by the Air Safety Committee. Reconnecting families With more than 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage living in the UK, and thousands of British nationals residing in Pakistan, it said the move will help families to reconnect and potentially boost bilateral trade ties. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif welcomed the decision. Speaking at a televised news conference on Wednesday, he attributed the ban to what he described as "baseless" remarks made by former Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. He said Khan's claim tarnished the country's image and triggered significant financial losses for PIA. Wednesday's announcement follows a broader international recognition of Pakistan's efforts to improve air safety. Earlier this year, the EU Aviation Safety Agency also lifted its five-year ban, allowing PIA to resume direct flights to Europe.
North Wales Chronicle
16-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after improvement in air safety standards
The Air Safety Committee imposed the ban after Pakistan's aviation minister in June 2020 disclosed that nearly one-third of the country's pilots had cheated on their licensing exams. The claim came after a Pakistan International Airlines crash killed 97 people on May 24, 2020, in the southern city of Karachi. Wednesday's announcement follows a broader international recognition of Pakistan's efforts to improve air safety. #PIA is all set to resume flights to 🇬🇧 It became possible after adherence to the most stringent flight safety standards, reviewed by the UK's Air Safety Committee. Special thanks to @PakPMO, @KhawajaMAsif, @OfficialPCAA, @ukinpakistan & @JaneMarriottUK for personal interest &… — PIA (@Official_PIA) July 16, 2025 Earlier this year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency also lifted its five-year ban, allowing the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines to resume direct flights to Europe. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after 'extensive engagement' between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on Pakistani airlines have now been lifted. However, Ms Marriott said individual airlines will still need to apply for operating permits from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 'I'm grateful to aviation experts in both the UK and Pakistan for their collaborative work to meet international safety standards,' she said. 'While it will take time for flights to resume, once the logistics are in place, I look forward to using a Pakistani carrier when visiting family and friends.' The high commission emphasised that decisions on delisting countries or carriers from the UK Air Safety List are made through an independent safety process overseen by the Air Safety Committee. With more than 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage living in the UK, and thousands of British nationals residing in Pakistan, it said the move will help families to reconnect and potentially boost bilateral trade ties. Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif welcomed the decision. Speaking at a televised news conference on Wednesday, he attributed the ban to what he described as 'baseless' remarks made by former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. He said Mr Khan's claim tarnished the country's image and triggered significant financial losses for Pakistan International Airlines.
South Wales Guardian
16-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after improvement in air safety standards
The Air Safety Committee imposed the ban after Pakistan's aviation minister in June 2020 disclosed that nearly one-third of the country's pilots had cheated on their licensing exams. The claim came after a Pakistan International Airlines crash killed 97 people on May 24, 2020, in the southern city of Karachi. Wednesday's announcement follows a broader international recognition of Pakistan's efforts to improve air safety. #PIA is all set to resume flights to 🇬🇧 It became possible after adherence to the most stringent flight safety standards, reviewed by the UK's Air Safety Committee. Special thanks to @PakPMO, @KhawajaMAsif, @OfficialPCAA, @ukinpakistan & @JaneMarriottUK for personal interest &… — PIA (@Official_PIA) July 16, 2025 Earlier this year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency also lifted its five-year ban, allowing the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines to resume direct flights to Europe. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after 'extensive engagement' between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on Pakistani airlines have now been lifted. However, Ms Marriott said individual airlines will still need to apply for operating permits from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 'I'm grateful to aviation experts in both the UK and Pakistan for their collaborative work to meet international safety standards,' she said. 'While it will take time for flights to resume, once the logistics are in place, I look forward to using a Pakistani carrier when visiting family and friends.' The high commission emphasised that decisions on delisting countries or carriers from the UK Air Safety List are made through an independent safety process overseen by the Air Safety Committee. With more than 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage living in the UK, and thousands of British nationals residing in Pakistan, it said the move will help families to reconnect and potentially boost bilateral trade ties. Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif welcomed the decision. Speaking at a televised news conference on Wednesday, he attributed the ban to what he described as 'baseless' remarks made by former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. He said Mr Khan's claim tarnished the country's image and triggered significant financial losses for Pakistan International Airlines.
Powys County Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after improvement in air safety standards
The UK has lifted a years-long ban on Pakistani airlines following improvements in the country's aviation safety standards, the British diplomatic mission in Islamabad said. The Air Safety Committee imposed the ban after Pakistan's aviation minister in June 2020 disclosed that nearly one-third of the country's pilots had cheated on their licensing exams. The claim came after a Pakistan International Airlines crash killed 97 people on May 24, 2020, in the southern city of Karachi. Wednesday's announcement follows a broader international recognition of Pakistan's efforts to improve air safety. #PIA is all set to resume flights to 🇬🇧 It became possible after adherence to the most stringent flight safety standards, reviewed by the UK's Air Safety Committee. Special thanks to @PakPMO, @KhawajaMAsif, @OfficialPCAA, @ukinpakistan & @JaneMarriottUK for personal interest &… — PIA (@Official_PIA) July 16, 2025 Earlier this year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency also lifted its five-year ban, allowing the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines to resume direct flights to Europe. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after 'extensive engagement' between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on Pakistani airlines have now been lifted. However, Ms Marriott said individual airlines will still need to apply for operating permits from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 'I'm grateful to aviation experts in both the UK and Pakistan for their collaborative work to meet international safety standards,' she said. 'While it will take time for flights to resume, once the logistics are in place, I look forward to using a Pakistani carrier when visiting family and friends.' The high commission emphasised that decisions on delisting countries or carriers from the UK Air Safety List are made through an independent safety process overseen by the Air Safety Committee. With more than 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage living in the UK, and thousands of British nationals residing in Pakistan, it said the move will help families to reconnect and potentially boost bilateral trade ties. Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif welcomed the decision. Speaking at a televised news conference on Wednesday, he attributed the ban to what he described as 'baseless' remarks made by former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan. He said Mr Khan's claim tarnished the country's image and triggered significant financial losses for Pakistan International Airlines.
