Procedure (SOPs)
For ADL TV Representatives, Reporters, and Bureau Chiefs

All representatives and reporters must follow the guidelines below when submitting news, images, and videos to ADL TV:

1. Complete News Identification

While submitting news, the following details are mandatory:

• District:

• Tehsil:

• City/Town:

• Exact Location:

• Date:

• Reporter’s Name:

2. News Summary

• The news must be clear, concise, and based on facts.

• Personal opinions, allegations, or unverified information must not be included.

• The report must answer the key questions: What happened, where, when, to whom, and why.

3. Video Recording Guidelines

• Always record videos in landscape (horizontal) mode.

• Ensure the video is stable, clear, and recorded in proper lighting.

• Audio should be clear with minimal background noise.

• Clearly show the incident, location, and relevant evidence.

• Avoid including unethical, offensive, or unnecessary visuals.

4. Reporting Style

• Provide a brief introduction of yourself.

• Clearly mention the location and nature of the incident.

• Share only verified information.

• Use polite, professional, and neutral language.

5. Image Submission Guidelines

• Send clear and high-quality images.

• Include at least 3 to 5 images per news story.

• Images must be original and not edited or misleading.

6. Responsibility of Verification

• Verify all information as much as possible before submission.

• Do not report rumors, social media posts, or unverified sources as news.

• The reporter will be held responsible for any false or misleading information.

7. Reporting Public Issues

• Prioritize reporting on public issues such as injustice, oppression, corruption, mismanagement, and welfare activities.

• Include the perspective of affected individuals.

• Attempt to obtain a response from the concerned authority or responsible party.

8. News Submission Format

• Title: (Short and clear)

• Location: (District, Tehsil, City)

• News: (Complete report in 2–5 paragraphs)

• Reported by: (Your name and designation)

9. Ethical and Legal Guidelines

• Do not accuse any individual or organization without evidence.

• Avoid content based on religious, sectarian, racial, or personal hatred.

• Respect all laws and journalistic ethics.

10. Guidelines for Sensitive Information & Content

• Do not share personal information such as CNIC, passport, bank details, phone numbers, home addresses, medical records, FIRs, or other sensitive documents without necessity and proper permission.

• If documents must be shared as evidence, sensitive information must be clearly blurred or hidden.

• Avoid sharing images/videos of dead bodies, severely injured individuals, or disturbing accident scenes.

• Maintain respect and dignity for victims and their families.

• Do not share any content that may violate social media community guidelines (Facebook, YouTube, etc.).

11. ADL TV Policy

“Along with the importance of news, protecting human dignity, privacy, and journalistic responsibility is our top priority.”

12. ADL TV Principle

“Verify first, then publish.”
Journalism based on truth, justice, and integrity is the identity of ADL TV.