Pakistan tightens grip on foreign media, imposes new travel rules
Pakistan has introduced new restrictions governing the movement of personnel working for foreign media organisations, extending controls for the first time to Pakistani journalists, fixers and other locally hired staff.
August 10, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan has introduced new restrictions governing the movement of personnel working for foreign media organisations, extending controls for the first time to Pakistani journalists, fixers and other locally hired staff. Under the new guidelines circulated by the Ministry of Information, Pakistani nationals employed by foreign media outlets must obtain government approval before travelling outs...