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UK lifts years-long ban on Pakistani airlines after improvement in air safety standards

PAKISTAN, JUL 16 – The UK lifted the ban after Pakistan improved aviation safety following a 2020 crash and licensing scandal, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply for UK flight permits again.

  • The UK has lifted a years-long ban on Pakistani airlines after improvements in aviation safety standards, as announced by the British diplomatic mission in Islamabad.
  • Earlier this year, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency also lifted its five-year-long ban, allowing Pakistan International Airlines to resume flights to Europe.
  • The British High Commission in Islamabad stated that the decision followed extensive engagement with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Pakistan International Airlines estimates the suspension cost it around 40 billion rupees in annual revenue.
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UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after five years

Ban was put in place over safety concerns after crash in Karachi killed nearly 100 people

·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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