According to the provided reference, the entity that banned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the European Union (EU).
Details of the Ban
The reference states that the European Union (EU) banned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in 2020. This ban was implemented due to concerns about Pakistan's ability to ensure compliance with international aviation standards.
While the question asks for a specific country, the information from the reference indicates that the ban was imposed by the European Union, which is a political and economic union of member states, rather than a single country.
The reference specifically notes:
- Banning Entity: European Union (EU)
- Airline Banned: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
- Year of Ban: 2020
- Reason: Concerns about compliance with international aviation standards
Reference Information Source: AVIATION NEWS | After the European Union (EU) banned Pakistan ... www.instagram.com › reel (Information extracted from the provided text description of this source).
Following the ban, flights operated by PIA were prohibited from entering the airspace or landing at airports within the EU member states.
