A media release issued by the Media Center for National Security (MCNS) said the members of the Security Forces, the actors and actresses should get prior permission from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to wear the military uniforms when appearing before the media and the films.
The release said that the MOD has decided to standardize the use of military uniforms for media, films, and Tele dramas by the stars and security forces.
"If any person or organization wishes to use the uniform of the Security forces in above situations they should obtain the prior permission from the Ministry of Defence through the Media Centre for National Security," the MCNS said.
The Ministry stressed that rules and regulations regarding the use of the uniform have been already imposed and warned of prosecution if any person or organization violates the procedure.
The MCNS informed that however, using of visuals in the news telecasting with the uniform of Security Forces has not been prohibited by the Ministry of Defence.
