Pakistani authorities have introduced new regulations requiring foreign journalists to register with the government and obtain permission to report from most of the country, sparking condemnation from media organizations. The Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) criticized the move as an attack on press freedom, calling it an attempt to impose greater control over the media (arabnews.pk). The rules, which came into effect following the killing of dozens of protesters, have been widely seen as a response to the limited coverage of the incident by international media (theguardian.com). Under the new restrictions, only three cities are exempt from the requirement to seek permission, affecting the ability of foreign journalists to operate freely across the country. The measures have drawn criticism for limiting the flow of information and undermining transparency. The government has not yet provided detailed explanations for the new rules, but the move has raised concerns about the independence of the media in Pakistan.
