Pakistan is desperately trying to get revocation of the ban imposed on its airline by Europe after a string of scandals and safety issues. In the latest move, the civil aviation officials of the country have been granted a meeting with EU officials later this month. According to local media, the meeting is scheduled for October 25.

This comes months after Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), said that International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) has agreed to an online audit after which the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will also do a physical audit&nbsp;in the month of October. If approved, the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) can restart direct flights to European countries and the UK as early as the end of this month, reports suggest.&nbsp;

The PIA first came under scrutiny after its flight PK8303 crashed in Karachi on May 22, 2020, killing at least 97 passengers. The initial report said that the crash was due to a human error by the pilot and the air traffic control. The investigation following the incident led the former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan to ground at least 262 airline pilots who were suspected of bypassing their examination.&nbsp; 
 
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In July 2020, the EASA suspended the authorisation for PIA flights to operate in EU countries for six months. According to reports, the EASA raised concerns regarding the pilots’ licensing issue in the country and cited the Pakistan aviation minister’s speech in the Parliament which indicated that at least one-third of Pakistani pilots had fake licences.&nbsp;

The EU had also expressed concerns over CAA’s safety deficiencies which included the whole process of licencing and authorisations, application and oversight of safety management systems and establishment of the occurrence reporting system, and so on. Since then Pakistan has repeatedly attempted to get the ban lifted, however, it was retained again earlier this year in January.&nbsp; 
 
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According to sources, the CAA has indicated that the technical discussion with the EASA has concluded and they will conduct an online audit of the airline after which they would also conduct a physical audit of both the CAA and PIA. If approved, they will possibly let PIA flights in EU countries again. The CAA officials expressed hope that the ban on PIA flights is lifted by early 2023, the local media reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
 
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Pakistan is desperately trying to get revocation of the ban imposed on its airline by Europe after a string of scandals and safety issues. In the latest move, the civil aviation officials of the country have been granted a meeting with EU officials later this month.

Pakistan is desperately trying to get revocation of the ban imposed on its airline by Europe after a string of scandals and safety issues. In the latest move, the civil aviation officials of the country have been granted a meeting with EU officials later this month. According to local media, the meeting is scheduled for October 25. This comes months after Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), said that International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) has agreed to an online audit after which the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will also do a physical audit in the month of October. If approved, the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) can restart direct flights to European countries and the UK as early as the end of this month, reports suggest. The PIA first came under scrutiny after its flight PK8303 crashed in Karachi on May 22, 2020, killing at least 97 passengers. The initial report said that the crash was due to a human error by the pilot and the air traffic control. The investigation following the incident led the former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan to ground at least 262 airline pilots who were suspected of bypassing their examination. ALSO READ: Pakistan's global image continues to worsen, PIA suspension in EU latest fallout In July 2020, the EASA suspended the authorisation for PIA flights to operate in EU countries for six months. According to reports, the EASA raised concerns regarding the pilots’ licensing issue in the country and cited the Pakistan aviation minister’s speech in the Parliament which indicated that at least one-third of Pakistani pilots had fake licences. The EU had also expressed concerns over CAA’s safety deficiencies which included the whole process of licencing and authorisations, application and oversight of safety management systems and establishment of the occurrence reporting system, and so on. Since then Pakistan has repeatedly attempted to get the ban lifted, however, it was retained again earlier this year in January. ALSO READ: Pakistan International Airlines 'regrets' asking cabin crew to 'wear undergarments', issues clarification According to sources, the CAA has indicated that the technical discussion with the EASA has concluded and they will conduct an online audit of the airline after which they would also conduct a physical audit of both the CAA and PIA. If approved, they will possibly let PIA flights in EU countries again. The CAA officials expressed hope that the ban on PIA flights is lifted by early 2023, the local media reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The cabin crew and passengers on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight were left stunned as a man caused major disruption during the journey from Peshawar to Dubai. In videos which are doing the rounds of social media, the man can be seen taking off his&nbsp;clothes and kicking the windows and seats of the aircraft while urging the staff to let him leave the flight after they had taken off.

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The Dawn News reported that the man started to ask the crew on the PIA flight PK-283 to let him leave the premises just after the take-off. When he was denied, he started kicking the window and at one point, fell down on the floor and started praying for his safety on the aircraft.

The captain of the flight quickly contacted the air traffic controller of Dubai and asked for security in order to handle the man. According to ARY News, the passenger was tied to his seat for the rest of the journey as his actions resulted in panic between his co-passengers and a part of the crew.

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ARY News also reported that the security officials detained the man once the flight landed in Dubai, and he was blacklisted following this incident. While there were no mentions of further punishment for his actions, the report claimed that he will have to pay a hefty fine for the incident.

The cabin crew and passengers on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight were left stunned as a man caused major disruption during the journey from Peshawar to Dubai.

The cabin crew and passengers on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight were left stunned as a man caused major disruption during the journey from Peshawar to Dubai. In videos which are doing the rounds of social media, the man can be seen taking off his clothes and kicking the windows and seats of the aircraft while urging the staff to let him leave the flight after they had taken off. #Watch: In a shocking incident, a passenger on a #Pakistan International Airlines (#PIA) #Peshawar to #Dubai flight created chaos midflight when he started kicking the aircraft's window, punching seats, and indulging in a brawl with the flight staff. @odysseuslahori @BushraGohar pic.twitter.com/sW1ILpUz5f — Mahar Naaz (@naaz_mahar) September 19, 2022 × The Dawn News reported that the man started to ask the crew on the PIA flight PK-283 to let him leave the premises just after the take-off. When he was denied, he started kicking the window and at one point, fell down on the floor and started praying for his safety on the aircraft. The captain of the flight quickly contacted the air traffic controller of Dubai and asked for security in order to handle the man. According to ARY News, the passenger was tied to his seat for the rest of the journey as his actions resulted in panic between his co-passengers and a part of the crew. Also read | UNGA formally opens today with Ukraine crisis, global hunger in spotlight ARY News also reported that the security officials detained the man once the flight landed in Dubai, and he was blacklisted following this incident. While there were no mentions of further punishment for his actions, the report claimed that he will have to pay a hefty fine for the incident.

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The South Korean government will restrict issuing visas to people from Pakistan and Bangladesh except for diplomatic and urgent business purposes, with effect from Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported.

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The move came as a precautionary measure announced to strengthen visa and entry restrictions, as the country has recently reported a surge in novel coronavirus cases imported from the two countries.

At the same time, the authorities will temporarily not permit non-scheduled flights between South Korea and these countries.

The number of imported COVID-19 cases has been on a sharp increase in South Korea, reaching a 68-day high of 17 on Friday.&nbsp;

The South Korean government will restrict issuing visas to people from Pakistan and Bangladesh except for diplomatic and urgent business purposes, with effect from Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported.

The South Korean government will restrict issuing visas to people from Pakistan and Bangladesh except for diplomatic and urgent business purposes, with effect from Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported. Also read | Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to over 181,000; death toll rises over 3,500 The move came as a precautionary measure announced to strengthen visa and entry restrictions, as the country has recently reported a surge in novel coronavirus cases imported from the two countries. At the same time, the authorities will temporarily not permit non-scheduled flights between South Korea and these countries. The number of imported COVID-19 cases has been on a sharp increase in South Korea, reaching a 68-day high of 17 on Friday.

South Korea restricts flights to and from Pakistan, Bangladesh amid surge in COVID-19 cases

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