KARACHI, July 16 — The United Kingdom has lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply to resume UK flights just as Islamabad steps up efforts to privatise its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

ISLAMABAD/KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — A Pakistan International Airlines plane has been held back by Malaysian authorities due to a British court case over the jet's lease, the airline said on Friday, adding it would pursue the matter through diplomatic channels.

MOSCOW, Sept 17 — Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched criminal investigations into 50 pilots and five civil aviation officials on suspicion of falsification of licences, reported Sputnik news agency, quoting Reuters report citing government sources and cabinet meeting minutes.