PM Shehbaz welcomes the lifting of ban on PIA flights by the European Commission & EASA

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the lifting of ban on Pakistan Airline (PIA) flights by the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

In a statement issued by the PM Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, aviation ministry, authorities of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and PIA management.

He highlighted that lifting of the ban will strengthen PIA’s reputation and benefit it financially. He said this reflected the success of Pakistan’s policies and it will also facilitate air travel for Pakistanis living in Europe.