Times of Karachi is an independent digital news publication covering Karachi, Pakistan, and the world. We report on local bodies, national politics, business, sports, health, environment, and the daily issues that shape life in Pakistan’s largest city. If you have a story grounded in fact and serves the public interest – we want to hear from you.
What We Do and Don’t Publish
Times of Karachi welcomes contributions across our core coverage areas. Before submitting, please review what fits our editorial mission and what does not.
We Publish
Original news reporting with named or verified sources Investigative pieces on public interest matters Analysis and explainers backed by verifiable data Community and human-interest stories from Karachi Op-eds from subject-matter experts with disclosed credentials Fact-check articles on circulating claims Sports coverage and match reports Business and economic analysis with cited figures Science, health, and environment reporting from credible sources
We Don’t Publish
Press releases submitted as editorial content Articles written primarily by AI without substantial human authorship Content promoting a brand, product, or commercial service Unverified rumours or unattributed claims presented as fact Plagiarised or previously published content Content that targets individuals without factual basis Political propaganda or party-commissioned content Anonymous opinion pieces without editorial justification
Our Journalistic Values
Times of Karachi adheres to internationally recognised principles of responsible journalism. All contributors are expected to understand and respect these standards.
Accuracy: Verify every fact independently before submission. Do not rely on a single source for any significant claim. Where facts are disputed, represent both positions fairly.
Source Attribution: All direct quotes must be attributed. Sources may remain confidential only with prior editorial approval and a clear justification of public interest.
Impartiality: News reporting must present all relevant perspectives. Opinion and analysis must be clearly labelled as such and separated from factual reporting.
Transparency: Disclose any conflict of interest — financial, personal, or political — before submitting. Our editors reserve the right to decline contributions where bias cannot be managed.
Harm Minimisation: Consider the impact of your reporting on individuals, communities, and vulnerable groups. Sensationalism and unnecessary identification of victims will be edited or refused.
Right of Reply: Any individual or organisation named critically in your article must be offered a fair opportunity to respond before publication. Document this attempt.
Corrections: If an error is found after publication, report it to our editorial team immediately. We publish corrections transparently and promptly.
Image Requirements for Contributors
All articles submitted to Times of Karachi must include a header image. Images that breach copyright will result in the article being returned for correction before publication.
Header Image Dimensions: 1200 wide x 675 high (pixels to be exact). This is mandatory for all articles.
Copyright Compliance: Do not source images from Google Image Search. Use royalty-free sources: Unsplash (unsplash.com), Pexels (pexels.com), or Pixabay (pixabay.com).
AI-Generated Images: AI-generated images are permitted for illustrative purposes. Must be disclosed with a caption noting the image was AI-generated.
Provide the source URL for every image included in your submission. Images without a verifiable source will be removed by our editors.
Privacy: Images featuring identifiable individuals require either the subject’s consent or a clear news/public interest justification.
Original Photography: Field photography taken by the contributor is encouraged. Include a caption, location, and date for all original images.
Who We Welcome as Contributors
Times of Karachi is an open platform for credible, accountable journalism. We welcome contributions from a wide range of writers and professionals — provided every submission meets our editorial standards.
• Freelance journalists with verifiable reporting experience
• Subject-matter experts writing within their area of expertise (academics, doctors, lawyers, economists, etc.)
• Community journalists and local correspondents covering underserved areas or issues
• Students of journalism with faculty supervision — contact us first
• Non-profit and civil society organisations — factual, non-promotional content only
• Government or institutional spokespersons — factual statements, clearly labelled
We do not accept contributions from individuals or organisations where there is an undisclosed commercial interest in the subject matter of the article.
Ready to Contribute? Get in Touch
Email your pitch or completed article to: editorial@timesofkarachi.pk
We respond to every submission within 5–7 working days
Include your full name, bio, source links, and header image with every submission
For general editorial enquiries: editorial@timesofkarachi.pk
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