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What is media freedom?
Media freedom means journalists can report without government interference. This story highlights concerns that Pakistan's new rules, requiring permission for reporting outside major cities, could restrict this freedom. Critics fear it will limit independent news, making it harder for foreign media to cover important stories and hold power to account.
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