Fact Checking Policy

As an independent news publisher, What’s On Pakistan is fully committed to delivering content that is strictly factual, unbiased, fair, and backed by solid evidence. Our newsroom follows a structured verification workflow prior to publishing any report and maintains continuous post-publication monitoring.

Our Commitment to News Accuracy

Accuracy forms the foundation of our journalism. We make every reasonable effort to cross-check claims, statistics, statements, and breaking developments before publishing, strictly avoiding false, misleading, or unverified narratives.

As news evolves rapidly throughout the day, our desk regularly reviews developing stories and updates facts as soon as new verified details emerge.

How We Verify Information

Before a story goes live, our reporters and editors verify details using authentic, credible, and direct channels:

• Official statements from government spokespersons, ministries, and state institutions.
• Direct press releases, verified public announcements, and legal documents.
• On-ground eyewitness accounts, primary video/audio evidence, and direct interviews.
• Recognized international news wire services and established press associations.
• Verified financial data, research reports, and industry publications.

Source Standards in News Reporting

We prioritize primary and authoritative sources over secondary claims. When covering sensitive or fast-moving political or security matters where named sources are at risk, anonymous or confidential sources are used strictly under editorial oversight and after thorough verification.

Editorial Verification Process

Every news piece undergoes a rigorous desk review. Editors check quotation accuracy, date timelines, names, numerical statistics, and geographic locations to ensure absolute correctness.

High-impact breaking news stories are continuously monitored by senior editors for live updates and corrections as situations change.

Corrections and Updates Policy

Despite rigorous procedures, errors can occasionally occur in high-speed news environments. When a factual mistake is identified, we act immediately to correct it.

Significant corrections or updates clearly display an editor’s note detailing what was changed and the time of revision.

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

AI tools may be utilized for preliminary research or structural assistance. However, no AI-generated copy or unverified automated claim is ever published without complete human editorial oversight and strict fact checking.

Reader Feedback and Corrections

We value audience vigilance. If a reader spots an error, inaccurate figure, or outdated statement in any of our reports, they are encouraged to notify our news desk immediately for review.

What We Do Not Publish

• Knowingly fabricated or false news reports.
• Clickbait or intentionally misleading headlines.
• Unverified social media rumors stated as facts.
• Manipulated statistics, altered footage, or doctored data.
• Fabricated quotes or unverified anonymous fabrications.

Contact Our News Desk

To report a factual error or request a correction regarding any published story, please contact our editorial team.