Pakistan imposes new restrictions on foreign media reporting outside major cities
Pakistan has introduced new rules requiring foreign media workers, including Pakistani nationals working for them, to seek permission before reporting from most of the country. The guidelines apply to anyone covering stories outside Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, and have drawn criticism from journalist groups and media figures. The move comes amid tensions in Kashmir and renewed scrutiny of how unrest is reported.The rules are called the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. According to the government, they are intended to provide an administrative mechanism to verify media, facilitate access and coordinate reporting requirements. Officials have not said how long permission may... [Continue Reading]
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