On 16 July, 2025 which country removed Pakistan from the Air Safety List?

On 16 July 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) officially removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List.

Key Milestones of the Decision

• The Announcement: The UK Air Safety Committee officially lifted the restrictions, concluding a five-year operational ban on Pakistani airline carriers.
• The Catalyst for the Ban: The restrictions were originally put in place in June 2020 following an aviation scandal involving fake or dubious pilot licenses exposed after a fatal flight crash in Karachi.
• Flight Resumptions: Following the removal from the safety list, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) secured the required permits and successfully resumed direct commercial flights to the UK later that year.