Pakistan, July 17 -- The United Kingdom has officially welcomed the removal of Pakistani airlines from its Air Safety List, allowing the resumption of direct commercial flights after a five-year suspension. This decision marks a major milestone in restoring air connectivity between the two nations.

In a statement, Pakistan's Foreign Office expressed appreciation for the UK Air Safety Committee's decision. It highlighted that the move reflects Pakistan's consistent diplomatic and technical efforts to meet and maintain international aviation safety standards over the past few years.

According to the Foreign Office, this step will significantly enhance air travel between Pakistan and the UK. It will especially benefit over 1.7 million Brit...