ISLAMABAD, July 20, 2025 — The United Kingdom has officially lifted its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, enabling them to apply for routes to the UK, the British High Commission announced. The ban, initially imposed in 2020 after safety violations, is being removed following significant improvements in aviation oversight by Pakistani authorities. ([turn0news23])

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume flights between Islamabad and Manchester, with discussions underway to secure Heathrow slots. The move may generate revenue exceeding $144 million annually, while aligning with Islamabad’s wider privatization efforts under the IMF-backed reform program. ([turn0news23])

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