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Pakistan Imposes NOC Requirement for Travel Outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
✍️ Times of India
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 12:41 PM
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Pakistani authorities now mandate a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for citizens traveling outside the major cities of Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi as part of a broader security crackdown.
Pakistani authorities have announced a new travel rule that requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for citizens who wish to travel outside the three major cities of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
The move is part of a broader crackdown on movement amid heightened security concerns, although officials have not disclosed specific reasons for the restriction.
Under the new policy, travelers must apply for an NOC from the relevant authorities before leaving the designated cities. The requirement could delay or complicate domestic travel for many residents.
The policy is expected to affect thousands of people who regularly commute for work, education or medical appointments, as well as those traveling for personal reasons.
The government has yet to provide a timeline for implementation or details on the application process for obtaining the certificates.
The move is part of a broader crackdown on movement amid heightened security concerns, although officials have not disclosed specific reasons for the restriction.
Under the new policy, travelers must apply for an NOC from the relevant authorities before leaving the designated cities. The requirement could delay or complicate domestic travel for many residents.
The policy is expected to affect thousands of people who regularly commute for work, education or medical appointments, as well as those traveling for personal reasons.
The government has yet to provide a timeline for implementation or details on the application process for obtaining the certificates.