Editorial Policy– thePublikum (Pak-Germany Journal)
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accurate, unbiased, and timely analysis of current developments in Businesses and Socio-Political spheres in Germany and Pakistan. We strive to be a trusted source of information for our readers, offering a balanced perspective on the issues that matter most to them.
Our Core Values
- Accuracy: We are committed to publishing only accurate and verifiable information. We verify all sources and strive to provide the most complete and up-to-date information possible.
- Impartiality: We do not endorse or promote any particular viewpoint or ideology. We present all sides of a story fairly and objectively, allowing our readers to form their own opinions.
- Transparency: We are transparent about our editorial process and our sources of information. We disclose any potential conflicts of interest and strive to maintain a clear separation between editorial content and advertising.
- Respect: We treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. We avoid personal attacks and offensive language.
Editorial Process and Standards
- News Gathering: We gather news from a variety of sources, including reputable news agencies, government websites, and local media outlets. We also conduct our own original reporting.
- Fact-Checking: All news articles and blog posts are subjected to rigorous fact-checking procedures. We verify all information against multiple sources and consult with experts when necessary.
- Editing and Proofreading: All content is carefully edited and proofread to ensure accuracy and clarity. We strive to use clear and concise language that is easy for our readers to understand.
- Mission Our mission is to provide our readers with accurate, unbiased, and timely news and information from Germany and Pakistan. We are committed to serving as a trusted source of information for our audience, and we strive to present the news in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
- Accuracy We are committed to providing accurate and reliable information to our readers. We carefully vet all our sources and verify information before it is published. We also take steps to correct any errors that we make as quickly as possible.
- Objectivity We strive to present the news in an objective manner, avoiding personal opinions or biases. We provide a platform for a variety of perspectives, and we encourage our readers to engage in thoughtful discussion about the issues we cover.
- Transparency We are committed to transparency in our editorial process. We openly disclose our sources and explain our decision-making process. We also welcome feedback from our readers and strive to address their concerns promptly.
- Independence We are committed to editorial independence and do not accept financial or other inducements to influence our coverage. We believe that our readers deserve to have access to news that is free from undue influence.
- Focus on Germany and Pakistan Our primary focus is on news and information from Germany(EU in general) and Pakistan. We provide in-depth coverage of local, national, and international news from these two countries, and we also offer analysis and commentary on the key issues facing these nations.
Sources of Information
We rely on a variety of sources for our news and analysis, including:
- Reputable news agencies: AP, Reuters, BBC, DW
- Government websites: Bundesregierung (Germany), Government of Pakistan
- Local media outlets: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany), Dawn (Pakistan)
- Original reporting: Our own journalists conduct original reporting to provide in-depth coverage of important issues.
Conflicts of Interest
We disclose any potential conflicts of interest to our readers. We also avoid publishing articles that promote the interests of any particular group or individual.
Advertising
Our advertising policies are designed to ensure that our editorial content is not influenced by commercial interests. We do not accept advertising that is misleading or deceptive.
Reader Feedback
We welcome feedback from our readers. We encourage you to contact us with questions, comments, or suggestions.
Our goal is to provide our readers with the most accurate, unbiased, and timely news and analysis possible. We believe that a free and independent press is essential for a healthy democracy.
Community Engagement
We encourage our readers to engage with us on social media and to provide feedback on our content. We also welcome guest posts from experts and individuals with firsthand experience in the news we cover.
Our editorial policy provides a framework for providing our readers with high-quality news and information. We are committed to upholding these standards and serving our readers as a trusted source of news and information from Germany( Germany News Now) and Pakistan( Pakistan News Now)
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Guest Posting Guidelines for ThePublikum.com
We welcome guest posts that provide valuable insights and perspectives for our readers.
What We Look For?
- High-Quality Content: Well-written, informative, and engaging articles relevant to our audience.
- Expertise: Content written by individuals with demonstrable knowledge and experience in the chosen topic.
- Originality: Unique and fresh perspectives that add value to the conversation.
- Target Audience: Content that resonates with our readers, who are interested in business, Jobs development opportunities in Germany and Pakistan as well as in Socio-Political Articles.
Submission Guidelines
- Topic Ideas: We encourage you to browse our website to get a sense of the content we publish. However, feel free to suggest your own topic ideas as well.
- Article Length: We typically prefer articles between Min 2k words.
- Formatting:
- Use clear and concise language.
- Break up text with subheadings and bullet points for readability.
- Include relevant internal links to other articles on ThePublikum.com (where applicable).
- Optimize for search engines with relevant keywords (but avoid keyword stuffing).
- Include high-quality images with proper attribution.
- Author Bio: Provide a brief bio of yourself (around 50 words) that highlights your expertise and experience. Include a link to your website and social media profiles (optional).
- Submission Process: Submit your guest post pitch or complete article through our contact form or by emailing us at [admin@thepublikum.com].
Review Process
We will review all guest post submissions carefully. You can expect a response from us within 2 weeks.
Additional Information
- We reserve the right to edit guest posts for grammar, clarity, and style consistency.
- We will not publish content that is offensive, or irrelevant to our audience.
- By submitting a guest post, you grant ThePublikum.com non-exclusive rights to publish the content on our website.
We look forward to receiving your guest post submissions!
Writers Submission Guidelines For Socio-Political Articles and Op-Eds
Write on Topics Within Your Expertise
When writing an op-ed, choose a subject that aligns with your area of expertise or experience. This will allow you to provide insights and perspectives that readers can trust based on your background and credibility. For instance, if you are a doctor, scientist, lawyer, engineer, army officer, civil servant, diplomat, or a university faculty member, leverage your professional knowledge and expertise to craft compelling arguments.
Support Your Opinions with Facts and Evidence
Even though op-eds are opinion pieces, they should be grounded in facts, statistics, evidence, and quotes from relevant authorities. Opinions cannot exist in isolation; they need to be backed by objective support to gain credibility and persuade readers. Explain the reasons behind your beliefs, providing concrete evidence to substantiate your claims.
Craft Well-Structured and Engaging Content
To ensure your op-ed stands out, follow a clear and logical structure. Capture the reader’s attention with an impactful introduction, develop your arguments in a cohesive manner, and provide a strong concluding statement that leaves a lasting impression. Use concise language, vivid examples, and engaging storytelling techniques to enhance the readability and impact of your piece.
Embrace Proper Grammar and Language Use
Effective communication is crucial for op-eds. Ensure your writing is grammatically correct, using proper sentence structure, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement. Pay attention to the nuances of language, avoiding ambiguity and ensuring clarity in your message. Consider using language editing tools like Grammarly to enhance your writing.
The Publikum welcomes diversity of opinions! The Publikum can take your voice far and wide. Almost 50% of The Publikum readership is in Pakistan, UK, Australia, Germany and other parts of Europe.
The Publikum welcomes all well written opinions. We are however sad that we have to turn down many opinions – because they fail to meet the minimum criteria. In view of this we have decided to explain what constitutes a good “Opinion Piece” or Op-Ed as it is sometimes called. We have also placed various online resources to help potential writers.
Submission Guidelines:
Expertise & Knowledge
Write on subjects you have expertise or sufficient knowledge because of direct exposure. And where readers have reason to believe in your competence. For instance if you are a doctor, scientist, lawyer, engineer, army officer, civil servant, diplomat or a faculty member in a university and your role can be succinctly described in your 2-3 line byline then write on the strength of your expertise or professional knowledge.
Opinions backed with facts & Evidences
Op-Eds are opinions, but even strong opinions and arguments need to be advanced and defended with facts, statistics, evidences and quotes from relevant authorities. Opinions can not exist in a vacuum. Opinions can not be whims or delusions. You believe in something, but why? you want our readers to consider it important, why? Why must they spend time to read you and believe you? To help you understand this concept of an Op-Ed we are providing certain links you will find helpful. First link is from New York Time where a writer, an Editor and columnist, explains what constitutes a good Op-Ed.
Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers , New York Times
Next link we provide will take you to “The Op-Ed Project” an initiative of Public Voices at several universities including Yale, Stanford and Princeton. You will find it very helpful!
Op-Ed Writing: Tips and Tricks – The OpEd Project (Public Voices)
The link to Harvard University Guidelines will further provide you links to more online resources that can guide you.
HOW TO WRITE AN OP-ED OR COLUMN – Harvard Uni.
Writings that fulfil the The Publikum criteria – While there can be huge diversity in styles of writing but to help you understand our criteria we can provide a short list.
Correct Use of Language & Grammar
Most submissions we receive from across South Asia have issues of language and grammar – significantly increasing our editing work. We want our writers to be able to write clearly. This demands understanding of relationship between subject and verb and correct use of tense and voice. We recommend that you carefully read, review and edit before sending your piece. It will be best if you check through an App like Grammarly – several more are available on online.
Seek Guidance and Resources for Improvement
While we cannot provide direct writing instruction, we recommend exploring online resources to refine your writing skills. Cambridge Assessment English Tests can provide insights into your language proficiency, while websites like 6 Powerful Tips to Improve Your English Writing Skills and 11 Best Websites to Improve Writing Skills in English offer valuable tips and exercises.
6 Powerful Tips to Improve Your English Writing Skills
11 Best Websites to Improve Writing Skills in English
Cambridge Assessment English Tests
In addition we recommend you to keep the following in mind as you submit your piece to The Publikum:
- Op-Eds should be between 700-850 words in length. You may provide relevant links and tweets with the piece that bolster your argument.
- All submissions should be accompanied by full contact information (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address) and a brief note describing the author’s current positions and relevant experience.
- Provide a 2-3 line (max length) byline that describes your professional background and expertise and mentions your email or Twitter X.
- The Publikum editorial team will choose the title if needed to ensure the widest dissemination of the article.
- Please send us your article in the email body as we do not open attachments.
- After your article has been published, we request you to join in the debate that follows.
- Please email all submissions to admin@thePublikum.com and CC to @sultanahorizon