Pakistan deports British journalist Charles Glass

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ISLAMABAD—The Pakistan government has deported British journalist Charles Glass for allegedly violating the terms of his visa after attempting to visit the imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, The News reported on Friday.

According to media reports, Glass, who is reportedly a friend of Khan, arrived in Islamabad last week and sought permission to visit the former prime minister. However, the government denied his request.

The News quoting a source in Pakistan's Interior Ministry stated that Glass had obtained a visit visa from the Pakistan High Commission in London, affirming in an affidavit that he was visiting the country as a tourist to meet friends and would not engage in any journalistic or campaigning activities.

The source explained: "The author was visiting Pakistan on a visit/tourist visa. When a journalist visits a country on a visit/tourist visa, they are not allowed to engage in journalistic activities. Nevertheless, Glass began engaging in journalistic activities, which is against media ethics, international norms, and procedures. This led to his deportation."