Summary of Media Broadcasting Code of Conduct

Prohibited Content: No program shall air content that:
- Derogatory Remarks: Disparages any religion, community, or promotes disharmony.
- Obscene Material: Is pornographic, obscene, or injurious to public morality.
- Hateful Comments: Incites hatred based on race, caste, religion, or other identity factors.
- Defamation: Contains knowingly false or defamatory statements.
- Violence Encouragement: Promotes violence or anti-national activities.
- Contempt of Court: Contains contemptuous material regarding judiciary or armed forces.
- Cultural Values Violations: Goes against moral and cultural values.
- Crime Glorification: Glorifies crime or criminals.
- Child Protection: Special care for children’s programs against objectionable content.
- Family Sanctity: Respects the sanctity of home and marital harmony.
- Fair Reporting: Ensures fair accounts of parliamentary proceedings, respecting expunged materials.

General Guidelines: Advertisements must comply with the law and not offend morality or religious sentiments.
Prohibited Advertisements: No ad shall:
- Sedition or Violence: Support acts against national integrity or promote violence.
- Legal Violations: Contradict Constitution or laws of Pakistan.
- Incitement to Crime: Encourage illegal actions or disorder.
- Adultery and Alcohol: Glorify non-Islamic values, adultery, or liquor.
- Misrepresentation: Distort historical facts or personalities.
- Social Inequality: Promote class, racial, or sectarian hatred.
- Home and Family Decency: Disrespect home, family, or marital serenity.
- Religious or Political Bias: Contain unqualified political or religious content.
- Indecency: Employ vulgar or offensive themes.
- Health Claims: Avoid misleading health claims about products.
Children's Advertising: No direct marketing to children encouraging brand purchases.
Ad Distinction: Must be clearly distinguishable from programs, not masquerading as news or documentary.