Responsible journalism: Media needs an ombudsman to regulate controversial content says Jabbar

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

State media were heavily lop-sided in favor of the Government

Ethical do’s and don’ts for media discussed

Participants of moot review recommendations of Media Commission

Misuse of powers to control advertising and secret funds

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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

Observations by the Media Commission with regard to TOR No.F

August 2, 2013

1. Observations in this section of the Report are being noted only on those aspects of the media that are of direct relevance to TOR No.F i.e. “to enquire into allegations of media-related corruption and suggest steps to ensure impartial and independent media in the upcoming elections”. 2. Observations by the Commission on aspects of media covered by the other eight TORs will be presented in the second part of the Report which is expected to be submitted on or before 31st May, 2013. 3. As noted in the Introduction to this Report and as detailed in the relevant Annexure,

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

Allegations of media-related corruption in general

August 2, 2013

Allegations of media-related corruption in general as per the Commission’s formulation: 1. Bribes, inducements, perks, etc. to journalists and media personnel to obtain prominent or favorable coverage in media or to plant false or defamatory news against others. 2. Discriminatory, undue allocation of Government-controlled advertising to print media and electronic media. 3. Undue financial benefits obtained by/given to Government officials through direct payment in cash, or kind, or through kickbacks on award of advertising contracts to favored advertising agencies. 4. Unfair Selection/appointment of advertising agencies and media, using different method. 5. Non-media-related commercial interests of media proprietors (e.g. ownership of

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Responsible journalism: Media needs an ombudsman to regulate controversial content says Jabbar

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

State media were heavily lop-sided in favor of the Government

Ethical do’s and don’ts for media discussed

Participants of moot review recommendations of Media Commission

Misuse of powers to control advertising and secret funds

Category: Terms of Reference No. F

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

Observations by the Media Commission with regard to TOR No.F

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

Allegations of media-related corruption in general

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