All foreign media personnel to require NOC from info ministry for news coverage outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi

Foreign media personnel in Pakistan now require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi for news coverage. The 2026 Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines mandate registration and accreditation for foreign journalists and entities, with specific processes for obtaining NOCs, temporary/annual accreditations, and access to official media events.