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Civil society networks for Elections 2013

August 2, 2013

a. Monitoring of the pre-Election phase is already being conducted by reputed civil society networks and associations such as the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) whose members include several NGOs with extensive contacts amongst communities in all four Provinces. b. FAFEN has already announced that with its member organizations and the co-operation of citizens on a voluntary basis, as many as about 43,000 persons will monitor local, constituency-level activities related to campaigns by political parties and candidates. This co-operative arrangement will enable accurate monitoring of non-mass media promotion such as posters, banners, leaflets, stickers, etc. c. These civil society

Oversight by the Election Commission of Pakistan for Elections 2013

August 2, 2013

a. It is recommended that the ECP invite Chief Executives/Chairpersons/Proprietors of all TV channels and Radio channels to a meeting in Islamabad to convey directly to them in person ECP’s Code of Media Conduct for Elections 2013 and ECP’s Guidelines so that the senior-most decision-makers and policy-makers of private electronic media are informed about their personal responsibilities and their individual accountability for the content of electronic media during the formal Elections phase. b. ECP should strictly enforce its own Codes, Rules, Guidelines etc. which should include definitions, parameters, amplifications etc. c. ECP should engage the professional services of independent firms

Self-regulation by media organizations, media proprietors, journalists, practitioners for Elections 2013

August 2, 2013

Through self-regulation by media organizations themselves, by individual media proprietors, journalists, practitioners: a. The following representative bodies/organizations/corporations should be advised by the Election Commission of Pakistan to refine, practice and enforce their own existing Codes of Ethics: b. Either in part, or in whole, the Codes listed below include sections that are relevant to the roles of journalists, columnists, TV anchors, editors, news directors, programme producers, publishers and proprietors of print and broadcast media during elections as well. For example, placed below are some excerpts from: The Code of Ethics of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) The Code

Recommendations by the Media Commission to ensure impartial and independent media for the Elections 2013

August 2, 2013

Recommendations by the Media Commission for consideration by the Supreme Court to enable fulfillment of the aim described in TOR No.F i.e. “to ensure impartial and independent media for the upcoming elections.” The Commission submits that there are eleven modes and sectors by which actions can be taken to ensure impartial and independent media during the Elections 2013: Through self-regulation by media organizations themselves, by individual media proprietors, journalists, practitioners. Through oversight by the Election Commission of Pakistan. Through civil society networks. Through official regulation. Through ECP directives to State-owned media and organizations. Through a policy of vigilance practiced by

Allegations of media-related corruption in the context of Elections 2013

August 2, 2013

Allegations of media-related corruption in the context of elections due in 2013 as per the Commission’s formulation: 1. That, in the last quarter of 2012 in particular and in the period leading up to the commencement of the formal election phase, placement of ads in media about various development projects of the Federal Government and the four Provincial Governments have increased notably “so as to influence public opinion” in favour of one or more political parties or personalities. Note: The Supreme Court has already in 2012 taken notice of, and prohibited the further publication or broadcast of advertisements about Government

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Unlicensed religious channels on, licensed Geo off: Javed Jabbar

Govt can terminate Pemra members for violating rules: Media Commission member

BHC’s CJ asks media not to spread gloom

An extensive list of proposals by the media commission

State-run TV urged to set example for private TV channels

Experts discuss pros and cons of media’s role in society

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Civil society networks for Elections 2013

Oversight by the Election Commission of Pakistan for Elections 2013

Self-regulation by media organizations, media proprietors, journalists, practitioners for Elections 2013

Recommendations by the Media Commission to ensure impartial and independent media for the Elections 2013

Allegations of media-related corruption in the context of Elections 2013

State-run TV urged to set example for private TV channels

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Code of Ethics – Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE)

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