Transparency is our foundation
Veristic Media is owned and operated by Digital Setups (Private) Limited, a registered digital advertising and publishing company in Pakistan.
Digital Setups is co-founded and jointly directed by Shahzaib Nadeem and Aqsa Jamil, who serve as the principal founders and directors of Veristic Media.
This structure ensures full clarity of ownership and editorial accountability, providing readers with confidence that the information they consume originates from a verified, transparent, and accountable source.
About Digital Setups (Pvt.) Ltd.
Digital Setups is a leading digital advertising, publishing, and media technology company focused on building strategic, ethical, and scalable digital ecosystems.
Established by Shahzaib Nadeem and Aqsa Jamil, Digital Setups develops innovative frameworks for digital learning, publishing, and marketing — combining media design, analytics, and performance strategy under one organization.
It serves as the parent and operational backbone of Veristic Media, providing:
- Digital infrastructure (content systems, publishing frameworks, and analytics).
- Business and administrative support.
- Technical and operational resources for sustainable newsroom management.
Veristic Media, however, operates with editorial independence, guided by strict Editorial Standards and Content Integrity Principles.
Funding & Revenue Model
Veristic Media’s funding and operations are maintained through:
- Parent company support — Core operational and technological resources are funded by Digital Setups.
- Ethical advertising and sponsorships — Governed by our Advertising Standards and Sponsored Content Policy.
- Branded partnerships and media collaborations — Always disclosed and labeled clearly to maintain transparency.
- Reinvested revenue — All commercial earnings are reinvested into newsroom operations, technology, and staff development.
We do not accept funding or editorial direction from:
- Political parties or organizations
- Government institutions or state agencies
- Entities with direct influence over editorial outcomes
Our editorial and reporting decisions remain completely independent of any advertiser or commercial partner.
Independence Policy
Ownership does not mean influence.
Digital Setups maintains strict separation between its commercial operations and Veristic Media’s editorial decisions.
All stories, investigations, and analyses are created under the supervision of our editorial board, following the organization’s independence charter — publicly available through our Editorial Policy.
Our Pledge
We are committed to being one of Pakistan’s most transparent news publishers, where readers can verify who owns, funds, and supports our work.
This page is updated periodically to reflect any structural or financial changes in ownership or funding sources.
Related Pages:
- About Veristic Media – Who we are
- Our Story – How Veristic Media began
- Editorial Policy – Our independence framework
- Advertising Standards – How we manage ads responsibly
- Transparency Report – Annual public disclosure