Info
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
No print, electronic or digital media shall run campaigns of candidates and political parties at the cost of the public exchequer.
Source:
Code of Conduct for National Media 2023: https://ecp.gov.pk/storage/files/3/CODE%20OF%20CONDUCT%20FOR%20NATIONAL%20MEDIA.pdf
Verified:
2024/02/05
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
In 2018, during the EU EOM of Pakistan, no debate between party leaders took place.
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission Report, 2018. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
Verified:
2024/02/05
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
b . 2-3 days
Comments:
Two days before the elections.
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission Report, 2018: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
Verified:
2024/02/07
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
There is no maximum amount.
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission Report, 2018. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
Verified:
2024/02/07
The data on this page is continuously updated.
Additional, but potentially outdated material is available here.