Britain has lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply for flights to and from the UK. This change comes as Pakistan privatizes its national carrier, PIA, following recent improvements in aviation safety. The UK Air Safety Committee made the decision based on independent safety assessments, aligning with the EU's earlier lifting of its ban on PIA. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision, citing relief for Pakistanis in Britain, while Defence Minister Asif highlighted that resuming routes could boost PIA's value prior to privatization.
The lifting of the ban on Pakistani flights by the UK is a source of relief for Pakistanis residing in Britain, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The UK Air Safety Committee lifted the ban after aviation safety improvements in Pakistan, demonstrating a commitment to independent safety assessments.
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif emphasized that resuming all routes would enhance PIA's value ahead of its privatization, with plans for flights to New York.
Asif condemned the previous ban, attributing it to baseless remarks and mismanagement by former Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, calling it a national-level blunder.
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