Pakistan has imposed new restrictions on foreign media reporting, requiring journalists to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) before traveling outside three major cities. The directive applies to all foreign journalists, including Pakistanis working for international outlets, who are already registered or accredited with the Ministry's External Publicity (EP) Wing. Under the new guidelines, any reporting from locations beyond the three designated cities will now require official approval. The move effectively limits international media coverage to specific urban centers unless prior permission is granted. The policy was announced amid ongoing protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, but the guidelines themselves do not cite a specific reason. Foreign journalists will need to secure the NOC before traveling to any other city in the country. The restrictions add a new layer of bureaucratic oversight for international news organizations operating in Pakistan.