Pitch
to Us
We welcome smart, original, and culturally relevant pitches that reflect our voice, areas and genres of interest, and values. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a fresh voice with something to say, we're interested in hearing from you.
What We're Looking For
We publish thoughtful content across the following areas:
Profiles of local and international artists, curators, performers, and collectives.
Reviews, essays, and interviews with creators.
Personal narratives, opinion pieces, trend pieces, cultural critique, and videos.
Photo essays, illustration, and multimedia pieces.
Not just scores or stats — stories about fans, communities, identities, rituals, and the politics around sports.
Culinary storytelling that explores tradition, innovation, migration, memory, or politics through food.
Urban development and challenges, local guides, subculture deep-dives, community-focused stories, and profiles of significant cultural figures.
The interplay of dominant political forces in Pakistan, geopolitics, international affairs, local activism, grassroots movements, and under-reported social issues.
Economic trends and developments — how people hustle, resist, adapt, or reimagine economic systems.
Genres we accept: reportage, reviews, cultural commentary, columns, personal essays, and photo essays.
We are currently seeking long-form reportage based in Pakistan, and essays and columns in: fashion, food, finance, sports, science & technology, geopolitics, and international affairs.
We favor writing that is voice-driven, inclusive, and grounded in experience.
How to Pitch
Send an email to [email protected] with the following:
Dear Dunya Digital,
- What's the story? What's your angle?
- Why now? Why this topic?
- What format will it take (interview, feature, essay, etc.)?
- Who will you speak to or what research will you include?
- Approximate word count (e.g., 1200–1500 words)
- Include relevant experience, if any
- Links to previously published work or a relevant writing sample is mandatory
- Let us know if it's time-sensitive or if you're available for quick turnaround
Criteria
What Makes a Great Pitch
- Clear, original angle — avoid generic topics
- Cultural relevance
- Fits the tone and ethos of our platform
- Shows familiarity with our previous content
What to Avoid
- Already published work instead of a pitch
- PR-style or promotional writing
- Overly vague or undeveloped ideas
- Mass-submitted pitches not tailored to us
Compensation
We are a small independent publication. Rates vary depending on scope, word count, and complexity.
Response Time
We are a small team, and we try to respond to all pitches within 4 weeks. If your idea is time-sensitive, mark it as TIME-SENSITIVE in the subject line.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, you are free to submit elsewhere. If it is a simultaneous pitch, please mention that in your email.
Ready to Pitch?
Send your pitch to [email protected]