These guidelines set out the principles and standards that guide the reporting, editing, and publishing decisions for all content created and distributed by Bekhauf Khabar.
1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
- Verification: All facts, statistics, and claims must be investigated thoroughly and verified before publication.
- Correction of Errors: We are committed to admitting errors promptly and frankly. Any demonstrated factual error will be corrected as soon as possible.
- Sources: We strive to cite competent authorities and sources for any information that is open to question and will have proof available in the event of a denial.
2. Impartiality and Fairness
- Objectivity: Our reporting adheres strictly to the facts, avoiding the inclusion of editorial opinion or unverified comment within news articles.
- Controversial Matters: When covering controversial issues, we ensure impartial coverage and give fair representation to all sides of the matter in question.
- Conflict of Interest: Staff members must avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity of their reporting. Any potential conflict must be disclosed and managed by Founder / Editor: Mr Siraz Ahamad.
3. Ethical Conduct
- Integrity: All staff members are responsible for upholding high ethical practices to maintain credibility and public trust.
- Sensitive Subjects: Topics concerning age, race, sex, disabilities, and religion must be handled thoughtfully and with sensitivity.
- Originality: We strictly prohibit plagiarism and require all content to be original or properly attributed.
4. Staff Responsibility and Accountability
- Oversight: Responsibility for upholding these editorial standards rests with all our authors, editors, and supervisors.
- Editorial Authority: Final publishing decisions rest with the Founder / Editor: Mr Siraz Ahamad.
- Complaints: The Supervisory Staff will respond sympathetically and quickly when an error or complaint has been brought to our attention.
5. Anonymous Sources
- We prioritise the use of named sources to ensure the most accurate reporting.
- Anonymous sources will only be used if the information is vital to the story and cannot be obtained through other means, and the decision is approved by the Founder / Editor: Mr Siraz Ahamad.
6. Contact Information for Editorial Matters
For questions regarding our editorial content or to report a factual error, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Parent Entity/Owner Information: Bekhauf Khabar [ Founder / Editor: Mr Siraz Ahamad ]
