Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked a significant backlash from journalist organisations. But this is the first time they have put restrictions on international media. “Despite the fact I have worked during martial laws, but, such curbs and restrictions on international media were unseen. According to the new guidelines, the accreditation and registration is mandatory for international media outlets and journalists in the country. “Pakistan is sending a very wrong message to the world with all these rules curbing free speech and freedom of international media,” said Zaidi.