i. In the context of a completely transformed media sector which, despite its low international ranking, is widely seen by the people of Pakistan as a reflection of extraordinary new freedom and vibrancy, it is unfortunate that the Commission is obliged to consider the issues of media-related corruption. ii. In doing so, the Commission is taking note of the several allegations and statements about media-related corruption contained in the petitions considered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court which then appointed this Commission to study the aspect of media-related corruption as part of the nine Terms of Reference (TORs) given to the