Pakistan issues 250 visas to foreign media

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 11 September 2021

The Pakistani government has issued 250 visas to support foreign media operations. This initiative includes various facilitation measures for journalists, especially those covering Afghanistan.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—To facilitate international media, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through the External Publicity Wing (EPW) has helped in issuance of 250 visas, 85 border crossing NOCs and 35 media coverage requests during the last one month.

The ministry also facilitated foreign journalists working in Afghanistan or intending to visit that country for coverage, through a dedicated Special Facilitation Desk for Foreign Media.

The EPW is working round the clock in collaboration with Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Pakistan embassy in Kabul, and ISPR to facilitate media persons.

KEY POINTS:

• 250 visas issued to foreign media
• 85 border crossing NOCs provided
• 35 media coverage requests facilitated
• Special Facilitation Desk for Foreign Media established
• Collaboration with multiple government ministries