Editorial Guidelines – Our Commitment to Responsible Journalism
At TimesofPK.com, we take our editorial responsibility seriously. Our mission is to provide our readers with accurate, balanced, and timely news that matters. The content we publish reflects not only our values but also the trust our audience places in us. These editorial guidelines have been established to ensure the integrity and transparency of our content creation process across all categories including politics, society, international affairs, technology, and entertainment.
1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
All articles published on TimesofPK undergo a thorough fact-checking process. Our writers and editors are expected to use credible and verifiable sources. We strive to confirm every piece of information through multiple reliable references before publication. Accuracy is the cornerstone of our journalistic practices.
2. Editorial Independence
TimesofPK maintains full editorial independence. We do not allow advertisers, sponsors, or other external parties to influence our news coverage or editorial decisions. Our content reflects unbiased reporting and balanced perspectives, giving readers all sides of a story.
3. Transparency
We are transparent with our readers about our sources, affiliations, and any conflicts of interest. If any article includes sponsored or affiliate content, it will be clearly labeled. Our goal is to maintain openness in every editorial aspect.
4. Ethical Standards
Our editorial team adheres to ethical journalism practices as outlined by global press standards. Plagiarism, fabrication, or manipulation of facts is strictly prohibited. Contributors are expected to disclose their sources and cite them properly.
5. Inclusive and Respectful Language
We believe in representing diverse voices. Our writers are instructed to use inclusive language and to avoid any form of hate speech, discrimination, or offensive commentary. Sensitivity toward religion, culture, gender, and ethnicity is maintained throughout our content.
6. Editorial Corrections
In case any error or factual inaccuracy is identified post-publication, we take swift corrective action. Our Corrections Policy ensures that updates or corrections are clearly mentioned in the content without misleading the audience.
7. AI and Technology Disclosure
We occasionally use AI tools for efficiency in content research and editing. However, all final editorial decisions are made by qualified human editors, and AI-generated content is marked with an AI Content Disclosure tag when necessary.
8. Contribution and Review Process
All guest submissions are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure alignment with these guidelines. Writers and contributors must follow our Contribution Guidelines and submit original work only.
9. Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback from our readers. If you believe any article violates these guidelines or contains incorrect information, please reach out to our editorial team at:
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