Licenses And Certifications 6 August 2026
Pakistan Imposes New Rules
Pakistan has imposed fresh restrictions on foreign journalists, requiring accreditation and a No Objection Certificate for reporting in the country amid crises on multiple fronts, in a move that signals increasing control over information flow, the new rules are expected to impact the ability of foreign media to report on events in Pakistan
Pakistan has introduced new rules for foreign media, requiring *accreditation* and a *No Objection Certificate* to report in the country. The move is seen as an attempt to control the information flow amid crises on multiple fronts. Key points of the new rules include:
- Accreditation required for all foreign journalists
- No Objection Certificate needed for reporting in certain areas
- Increased scrutiny of foreign media reports,
the new rules are expected to impact the ability of foreign media to report on events in Pakistan, with potential consequences for the flow of information out of the country
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