Pakistan Requires NOC for Foreign Journalists Traveling Outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi Amid PoK Crackd.

Pakistan has announced that foreign journalists must obtain a notice of clearance (NOC) before traveling outside three major cities: Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The notice is mandatory for any foreign media personnel planning routes beyond these areas. The move appears to be part of a broader set of restrictions announced amid a PoK crackd. Government officials said the policy is aimed at controlling media coverage during this period. The new rule will limit foreign journalists’ ability to report from regions outside the three key cities. Coverage of events occurring elsewhere could become more difficult for international media teams.