{"id":6837,"date":"2025-08-06T09:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6837"},"modified":"2025-08-06T09:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:26:24","slug":"uk-envoy-praises-pia-flight-as-uk-lifts-air-safety-ban-on-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/06\/uk-envoy-praises-pia-flight-as-uk-lifts-air-safety-ban-on-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"UK envoy praises PIA flight as UK lifts air safety ban on Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 : British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, took to social media platform X on Wednesday to share her appreciation for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following a flight she took from Karachi to Islamabad.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Posting a short video clip with the caption <em>&#8220;Come fly with me!&#8221;<\/em>, the UK envoy praised the experience and highlighted the lifting of the UK\u2019s air safety ban on Pakistani carriers as a significant step forward in bilateral aviation cooperation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UK envoy praises PIA flight as UK lifts air safety ban on Pakistan\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RC3XrjGXMHY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe UK has lifted its air safety ban, a milestone reflecting the hard work of aviation experts in Pakistan and the UK to meet international safety standards,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>The lifting of the ban marks a major development for Pakistan\u2019s aviation sector, which had faced restrictions from several international regulators in recent years. The UK\u2019s decision follows ongoing reforms and safety upgrades within Pakistan\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority and national airline, aimed at aligning with global aviation norms.<\/p>\n<p>Marriott\u2019s public endorsement of the flight and the broader regulatory progress was widely welcomed by Pakistani officials and aviation professionals as a positive signal for the national carrier\u2019s international revival.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) extended a warm welcome to British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, who recently travelled aboard a domestic PIA flight. The airline praised her enthusiasm for aviation and expressed appreciation for her engagement with Pakistan\u2019s national carrier.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a pleasure to welcome the High Commissioner @ukinpakistan H.E. @JaneMarriottUK onboard the PIA flight. She impressed us with her passion for flying,\u201d the airline said in a statement posted on social media.<\/p>\n<p>The interaction comes at a pivotal moment as PIA prepares to resume its operations to the United Kingdom, with Manchester set to be among the first destinations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the resumption of our operations to #UK #Manchester, we are looking forward to welcoming her again,\u201d the airline added.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, the British High Commissioner posted a video clip from her flight experience, noting the UK&#8217;s decision to lift the air safety ban on Pakistani airlines\u2014a development widely seen as a breakthrough for Pakistan\u2019s aviation sector.<\/p>\n<p>The mutual gestures highlight strengthening ties and renewed confidence in Pakistan\u2019s air travel safety standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 : British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, took to social media platform X on Wednesday to share her appreciation for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following a flight she took from Karachi to Islamabad. 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