Pakistan has introduced new rules requiring foreign journalists to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for official reporting. The guidelines also mandate registration and accreditation through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's EP Wing, drawing renewed attention to concerns over press freedom and media access.
Islamabad: Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on foreign media personnel, making it mandatory for journalists working for international media organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for news coverage.
The guidelines, issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB), lay down a comprehensive framework for the registration, accreditation and movement of foreign media organisations and journalists operating in the country.
According to Dawn, all foreign journalists, media professionals and other personnel already registered or accredited with the Ministry's External Publicity (EP) Wing will now be required to secure a mandatory NOC from the EP Wing before travelling to any other city to produce news reports, documentaries, films, videos or social media content for official purposes.
The guidelines exempt Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi from the NOC requirement. For leisure travel to Abbottabad and Murree, journalists may obtain an NOC from the EP Wing upon request, with approvals expected within three working days.
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