Taiwanese Aircraft Cross Pakistan After Abrupt Airspace Ban Reversal

Pakistan briefly banned Taiwanese flights before an abrupt U-turn opened its airspace.

Pakistan briefly banned Taiwanese commercial aircraft from its airspace in alignment with Beijing's One-China policy, before abruptly reversing the decision. The sudden policy U-turn allowed the first Taiwanese civil flight to cross Pakistani airspace. Authorities in Taiwan suspect neighboring China orchestrated the initial travel restriction.

• The policyPakistan enforced an airspace restriction against Taiwan to support Beijing's sovereignty stance.
• The reversalAviation authorities granted permits for Taiwanese carriers after a sudden change in direction.
• The milestoneA commercial flight from Taiwan crossed Pakistani airspace for the first time following the approval.