About Pakistan Tribune
Pakistan Tribune is a respected journalistic platform anchored in integrity and clarity. Our mission is to unveil the truth every day, delivering incisive reporting and thoughtful analysis on politics, national affairs, culture, and social issues. We believe in journalism that informs, empowers, and elevates public understanding.
Why Contribute with Pakistan Tribune?
- Credible Reach: Publish on a platform that readers trust for accurate, balanced, and meaningful coverage.
- Impactful Storytelling: Let your insights contribute to national dialogue and foster broader awareness.
- Amplified Visibility: We offer optional push notifications, social promotion, and newsletter features to ensure your piece resonates.
- Thought Leadership: Align your brand or voice with a platform committed to journalistic excellence.
Note: Pakistan Tribune currently accepts paid/sponsored submissions only.
Who We Want to Hear From
- Investigative journalists, editorial writers, and social commentators
- NGOs, civil society actors, and policy experts with deeper context on issues facing Pakistan
- Academicians, researchers, or analysts with insightful, evidence-based perspectives
- Creators of feature-style narratives—human interest, culture, language, regional identity—that reflect Pakistani ethos
Topics We Encourage
- Politics, governance, transparency, and accountability
- Human rights, social justice, development, and civic engagement
- Cultural heritage, arts, literature, and regional narratives
- Health, education, and policy reform deep-dives
- Investigative pieces that uncover stories beneath the surface
- Feature profiles, op-eds, and narratives that highlight personal perspectives in a broader context
Content & Editorial Expectations
- Originality Required: Submissions must be exclusive (Copyscape clean, unpublished).
- Preferred Length: 800–1,600 words, structured with clear headings, subheads, and concise paragraphs.
- Fact-Based Narrative: Use credible sources, cite data, and substantiate claims with links to authoritative references.
- Editorial Tone: Balanced, thoughtful, investigative—promotional language only in the author/brand bio.
- Visuals (Optional): High-quality images (JPG/PNG, min. 1200px width) with appropriate captions and credits.
- Structure: An engaging headline (≤70 characters), a short summary (1–2 lines), followed by the body and a concluding author/brand bio (~50–80 words).
SEO & Linking Guidelines
- Suggest a focus keyword and 2–3 secondary keywords.
- Provide a compelling meta title (≤60 characters) and meta description (≤155 characters).
- Embed up to 2 internal links to existing Pakistan Tribune articles for contextual relevance.
- Ensure images have descriptive file names (e.g.,
press-freedom-pakistan-2025.jpg) and alt-text. - Sponsored Link Policy:
- Up to 2 links within the article, plus 1 link in the author/brand bio.
- Must comply with Google’s guidelines (
rel="sponsored"ornofollow). - No affiliate, low-quality, or promotional-only links.
Submission & Publishing Process
- Send your pitch or draft to pakistantribune.com.pk@gmail.com — Subject:
Pakistan Tribune Sponsored Submission – [Your Title/Topic]. - Editorial team will review for relevance, depth, and alignment.
- If accepted, we’ll share rates, publication timeline, and optional visibility packages (e.g., newsletter feature, social boost).
- Once agreed, payment is processed (e.g., PKR bank transfer or other method).
- We may suggest light edits for clarity, flow, or formatting.
- Your piece will be published—typically within 2–4 business days following final approval and payment.
- You’ll receive the published link, along with any push or social promotion (if selected).
Rights & Editorial Policy
- You retain full copyright over your work.
- By submitting, you grant Pakistan Tribune license to edit, publish, and distribute your content.
- Pakistan Tribune may adjust titles or formatting to align with editorial style.
- Content may be declined or removed if not meeting editorial standards or legal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are free submissions accepted? | No—only paid/sponsored content is accepted at this time. |
| Are follow-links allowed? | Links follow Google policy standards; appropriate sponsored/nofollow attributes will be used. |
| Can I republish elsewhere? | Ideally no; however, you may share a summary or excerpt linking to the original. |
| Will you guarantee traffic/rankings? | No guarantees—but our focus on credibility and readership ensures meaningful engagement. |
| What about refunds? | Fees are non-refundable once the review and scheduling process begins, unless content is non-compliant. |
Ready to Be Part of Truth-Telling Journalism?
Send your pitch or full draft to pakistantribune.com.pk@gmail.com, and let’s uncover compelling stories together. Expect a reply within 1–2 business days.
