Content Creator Permit being rejected for Pakistanis?

Hey, everyone. I hope you're all doing well.

Apologies if this has been asked before. I was about to apply for a Content Creator Permit, but the DED agent warned me that roughly 95% of applicants from Pakistan are getting rejected with no refund if turned down. They said this has been happening for the last 3 months.

Has anyone experienced this recently, and what are the alternative routes available?