To ensure freedom of the press, the PTI states in its manifesto that "Pemra will be made autonomous so it does not become a political tool in the hands of any government to target the freedom of the electronic media."

Source: PTI Manifesto 2018

Updates

March 5, 2022: Information minister for modernising country’s outmoded media regulatory regime (read details)

September 13, 2021: PMDA proposed bill expected to be postponed (read details)

September 15, 2021: Govt holds consultations with stakeholders for consensus on PMDA: Farrukh Habib (read details)

September 8, 2021: Fawad Chaudhry says PMDA is his idea (read details)

September 8, 2021: Farogh Naseem hints at ‘good news’ about media authority bill (read details)

September 7, 2021: PMDA bill to be rejected if panel felt dissatisfied: Senator Faisal (read details)

August 27, 2021: Sanjrani says he will convey media concerns over PMDA to PM (read details)

August 23, 2021: New proposed media authority can fine TV channels up to Rs250 million: Fawad (read details)

August 21, 2021: Fawad rules out change in PMDA draft on workers' rights, fake news (read details)

August 18, 2021: Fawad seeks proposals to improve PMDA, says it will not curtail freedom of media (read details)

August 15, 2021: Govt to set up media regulatory authority, says minister (read details)

August 11, 2021: Unified body to regulate media need of time: Fawad Chaudhry (read details)

Jan 25, 2021: Senate rejects bill seeking more powers for Pemra (read details)

Oct 28, 2019: PTI leaders slam Pemra order, come to defence of media anchors (read details)

Sept 17, 2019: Cabinet approves establishment of special media tribunals to replace Pemra's complaints council (read details)

July 9, 2019: Convicted politicians not to get media time, decides government. (read details)

Jan 24, 2019: Federal cabinet approves formation of the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority. (PMRA). (read details)

Oct 18, 2018: Govt plans new body to regulate media: Fawad. (read details)

Aug 29, 2018: All media regulatory authorities to be merged into one top body: information minister. (read details)

Aug 21, 2018: Govt has given state-run media full editorial control over content: information minister. (read details)