Editorial Policy

How we make decisions, label content, handle corrections, and disclose our practices.

Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions — including what to publish, how to cover a story, which sources to cite, and which perspectives to platform — are made independently by PakistaniArt's editorial team. Advertisers, sponsors, and external parties have no influence over editorial content. Sponsored or branded content, if published, is clearly labelled as such and kept visually and editorially separate from independent journalism.

PakistaniArt is not funded by any government body, political party, or institutional partner. We do not accept payment in exchange for editorial coverage.

Content Types

Every article on PakistaniArt is assigned a content type. Understanding the difference helps readers calibrate what they are reading:

NewsFactual, time-sensitive reporting on events, announcements, and developments in Pakistani and international art and culture. We report what happened, attribute all claims, and seek comment from relevant parties where possible.
ReviewCritical assessment of exhibitions, films, albums, books, performances, and other creative works. Reviews express clearly the editorial opinion of the named writer. Star ratings or verdicts, where used, represent that writer's view.
FeatureIn-depth, long-form journalism exploring a topic, trend, artist, or cultural moment. Features may include original research, reported interviews, and editorial framing. They are not news in the time-sensitive sense but carry the same factual standards.
OpinionPieces that represent the clearly expressed personal views of the named author. Opinion articles do not represent the editorial position of PakistaniArt as a publication. All opinion pieces are labelled as Opinion.
InterviewPrimary source conversations with artists, filmmakers, writers, musicians, curators, and cultural figures. Interview content is lightly edited for clarity and approved by the subject where required. Questions and answers are not invented or composited.

Sourcing

PakistaniArt attributes all quoted material and names sources wherever possible. We follow standard journalistic practice for protecting the identity of confidential sources when necessary for their safety or livelihood. Anonymous sources are used only when the information is credible, the information cannot be obtained on the record, and the public interest in publication outweighs the cost of anonymity.

Corrections

PakistaniArt is committed to accuracy. When we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently. If you believe an article contains a factual error, please contact us at editorial@pakistaniart.pk with the article URL and details of the error. Verified corrections are noted at the end of the corrected article with a brief description of what was changed and when.

AI Disclosure

PakistaniArt may use AI tools in the research or drafting process. All published content — regardless of how it was researched or drafted — is reviewed, edited, fact-checked, and approved by a human editor before publication. We do not publish AI-generated text without substantive human editorial oversight.

Contact

Editorial enquiries, pitch submissions, and corrections: editorial@pakistaniart.pk

General enquiries: info@pakistaniart.pk