Australian journalists covering Pakistan are facing new reporting restrictions after the country introduced tighter media rules that have raised concerns over press freedom.
The new regulations require foreign reporters to obtain additional approvals before reporting from certain areas outside major cities.
Australian media professionals and press freedom advocates say the changes could make independent journalism more difficult and limit access to information.
Pakistani authorities, however, say the rules are designed to improve security and regulate foreign media activities.
The move has renewed international debate about the balance between national security measures and the right to free reporting.
