Guided by Integrity and Experience
Veristic Media’s Advisory Board exists to ensure that our newsroom operates with the highest levels of accountability, editorial ethics, and public trust.
The board brings together a diverse group of professionals — from journalism, digital publishing, research, and business strategy — who provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to our leadership and editorial teams.
Leadership Chairs
Shahzaib Nadeem
Co-Founder & Director, Digital Setups | Strategic Lead, Veristic Media
Shahzaib chairs the Advisory Board in strategic development, guiding Veristic Media’s long-term vision, digital innovation, and content infrastructure.
His role ensures that Veristic Media remains both technologically advanced and ethically grounded, aligning the business framework with journalistic integrity.
Aqsa Jamil
Co-Founder & Director, Digital Setups | Editorial & Integrity Lead, Veristic Media
Aqsa leads the board’s editorial and ethics review.
Her focus is on maintaining transparency, inclusivity, and content reliability across Veristic Media’s publishing ecosystem.
She ensures all teams uphold the brand’s mission — journalism that informs with clarity, context, and accountability.
External Advisors
(You can expand or update this section as your board evolves; below are recommended initial positions to communicate structure and seriousness — even if some roles are internally filled or advisory-only.)
Senior Editorial Advisor
An experienced journalist or editor (to be announced) who provides periodic review and guidance on newsroom practices, editorial tone, and coverage depth.
Legal & Media Policy Advisor
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Pakistan’s digital media regulations, intellectual property laws, and Veristic Media’s Legal Policies.
Data & Research Advisor
Supports the use of data journalism, analytics, and audience research to strengthen evidence-based reporting.
Community & Inclusion Advisor
Guides the organization in reflecting diversity and inclusion across coverage, contributors, and public engagement initiatives.
Purpose of the Board
- Uphold editorial independence through periodic oversight and review.
- Ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards.
- Guide Veristic Media’s strategic direction as a responsible digital publisher.
- Strengthen transparency and accountability through documented review reports.
- Encourage innovation in digital journalism and media literacy.
Commitment to Transparency
Advisory Board discussions, where applicable, are documented and summarized for inclusion in Veristic Media’s annual Transparency Report.
This process guarantees that no decision — editorial or operational — is taken without ethical review and accountability.
🔗 Related Pages:
- Ownership & Funding – Who owns and supports Veristic Media
- Mission & Values – Our guiding principles
- Editorial Standards – Our ethical framework
- Transparency Report – Annual review of accountability and practices