Pakistan restricts international media reporting

Pakistani authorities have implemented new regulations requiring foreign media personnel, including Pakistani nationals, to obtain official permission before reporting from locations outside of designated major cities. Previously, reporting was restricted to areas outside of Islamabad, but the new policy expands these limitations to cover most of the country.

These measures have prompted criticism from journalist organizations concerned about the impact on press freedom. The policy effectively centralizes control over international news coverage by mandating government authorization for reporting activities conducted beyond specified urban centers.