The Provincial Election Commission of Punjab on Friday organized an orientation session on the “Code of Conduct-National Media and National Election Observers for General Elections 2024” in Lahore.
Speaking on the occasion, Spokesperson of ECP Punjab Huda Ali Gohar emphasized media personnel inclusiveness and neutrality, stating that the Code of Conduct aims to ensure free and fair elections through collaboration with stakeholders.
She urged the avoidance of allegations and statements that could harm national solidarity or create law and order issues during the campaign and on polling day.
Huda Ali Gohar said that accredited media persons can enter a polling station with a camera for one-time footage of the voting process, as per the regulations.
She said during the election campaign, media content on print, electronic, and digital platforms should avoid expressing opinions prejudicial to Pakistan’s ideology, sovereignty, security, public order, or the integrity of the judiciary.
