Overview

• UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued PIA a Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit, the final approval needed to restart UK services.
• Flights begin October 25 with two weekly Islamabad–Manchester rotations on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• Published timings list a 12:00 pm departure from Islamabad arriving Manchester at 5:00 pm, with the return leaving at 7:00 pm and reaching Islamabad at 7:00 am.
• PIA previously secured Third Country Operator status and ACC3 cargo security designations, with cargo approvals valid until August 2030.
• Manchester leads a phased restoration that will add Birmingham and London, following a five‑year suspension tied to 2020 safety failures.