34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

'Direct access slots should be made available by the private sector media on equal financial terms for all parties/candidates. State media should provide all parties/candidates a reasonable amount of time free of charge or for a nominal sum.'

Source: Article 10.5, Election Commission of Pakistan approved Media  Guidelines for Elections, 2013.

State media should provide to political parties/candidates airtime free of charge or for a nominal sum.