A new controversy has emerged during the recent Iran-US talks mediated by Pakistan in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, according to which government and military institutions have prevented Pakistani media from broadcasting news related to the talks.
This ban has created a strong reaction in journalistic circles, where it is being called against the fundamental freedom of access to information.
Interestingly, international media representatives were invited to Pakistan with special visa-on-arrival facilities to cover the talks, while local media were not only denied access but were also prevented from broadcasting related to the talks. Government institutions are facing severe criticism for this discriminatory behavior.
This situation came to light at a time when technical-level talks between Iran and the United States were ongoing in Islamabad, which was being described as a diplomatic success for Pakistan.
However, the ban on local media has raised questions about the transparency of the process and the free provision of information.
Various journalistic organizations have previously expressed concerns about media policies and restrictions on coverage, but excluding local media from this important international diplomatic process is considered an unusual step.
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