1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all content, datasets, and legal information published on PakPedia are accurate, verifiable, and supported by credible sources.
PakPedia upholds strict editorial and research standards to maintain trust in civic education and open governance.
2. Commitment to Accuracy
PakPedia strives to present factual, unbiased, and traceable information derived from authentic and publicly accessible records.
We believe that data accuracy strengthens civic literacy, government transparency, and citizen empowerment.
3. Sources and Verification Standards
All data published on PakPedia must originate from one or more of the following verified sources:
- Official government publications, gazettes, or notifications.
- Constitutional and legislative texts.
- District and tehsil administrative portals.
- Academic and institutional reports.
- Verified non-profit or civic databases.
Every entry must be cross-checked and verified before publication.
4. Editorial Review Process
PakPedia follows a structured, three-stage review process for all new or updated content:
- Source Validation: Confirm the authenticity and publication date of official or primary sources.
- Editorial Review: Verify contextual accuracy, neutrality, and alignment with civic standards.
- Final Approval: The content undergoes review by a subject editor or domain expert before publication.
No dataset or article is published without at least one independent verification step.
5. Citation and Transparency
Every PakPedia page includes references or citations showing where the data originated.
Citations include:
- Government gazette titles and notification numbers.
- URLs or document IDs of primary sources.
- Publication or revision dates.
- When applicable, a “last verified” date.
This ensures all civic data is traceable back to the original record.
6. User-Contributed Information
PakPedia may accept data submissions or corrections from verified contributors, educators, or public offices.
All user-submitted content must:
- Include verifiable sources or official documentation.
- Undergo internal editorial verification.
- Be approved before appearing publicly.
Unverified or anonymous submissions are not published.
7. Handling of Errors and Corrections
If inaccuracies are discovered, PakPedia takes immediate steps to correct them.
Corrections may occur through:
- Editorial review initiated by internal monitoring.
- Public feedback via the “Report Correction” feature.
- Direct requests submitted to [email protected].
All verified corrections are logged and time-stamped for transparency.
8. Neutrality and Non-Advocacy
PakPedia maintains a neutral stance on political, religious, and policy matters.
Information is presented for educational and civic literacy purposes only, without interpretation or opinion.
Editors and contributors must avoid promoting partisan or personal views.
9. Periodic Audits
Data accuracy audits are conducted bi-annually to review published materials for:
- Consistency with current laws or administrative structures.
- Updated district or jurisdictional boundaries.
- Revisions in government terminology or institutional names.
Old versions are archived with a “superseded” notice to preserve transparency.
10. Disclaimer on External Data
PakPedia may reference third-party civic or open-data repositories.
While efforts are made to verify such data, PakPedia cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy beyond its original source context.
Users are encouraged to consult official government records for final validation.
11. Continuous Improvement
PakPedia’s verification framework evolves with technology, governance standards, and community participation.
We continually integrate automated validation tools, data comparison algorithms, and expert reviews to strengthen accuracy over time.
12. Policy Updates
This policy is reviewed annually or when major editorial standards change.
The latest version is always available at https://pakpedia.org/data-accuracy-verification-policy.
13. Contact Information
For questions, verification inquiries, or error correction requests, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Data Verification Inquiry – PakPedia”