Kashaf is a fact-checking and investigative journalism platform specialized in uncovering facts and debunking rumors and circulating claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We follow a publicly stated and reviewable methodology that clearly distinguishes between the claim<\/strong>, the evidence<\/strong>, and the conclusion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our work is guided by impartiality, transparency of sources and methodology, and a commitment to publicly correcting errors when they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We prioritize our work according to clear criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wider a claim circulates or the greater its public impact, the higher its verification priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Priority is given to claims that may cause societal, health, security, or legal harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We clarify what can be conclusively verified through evidence and what cannot be determined due to insufficient data or lack of original sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We apply one consistent standard to all claims without selectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We operate through two distinct workflows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (For in-depth reports, investigative features, albums, or videos)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We use clear and explained classifications within each published piece:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each piece is edited according to a neutral editorial guide that clearly separates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before publication, we review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Publication is our gateway to engaging with the public by presenting evidence in a clear and understandable format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After publication, we monitor audience impact and respond to new information or feedback in accordance with our corrections and complaints policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enhance transparency, we include a brief section at the end of each article stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kashaf is a fact-checking and investigative journalism platform specialized in uncovering facts and debunking rumors and circulating claims. We follow a publicly stated and reviewable methodology that clearly distinguishes between the claim, the evidence, and the conclusion. Our work is guided by impartiality, transparency of sources and methodology, and a commitment to publicly correcting errors …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8883","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Do We Select Claims?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
1. Reach and Public Significance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Impact and Harm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Verifiability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Balanced Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kashaf Workflow Cycles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
First: News and Circulating Claims Workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Second: Investigative Journalism Workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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General Principles<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Verification Classifications at Kashaf<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Classification<\/th> When Used<\/th> What We Clarify to the Reader<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> True<\/strong><\/td> The claim matches reliable and available evidence.<\/td> The core evidence and its references.<\/td><\/tr> False<\/strong><\/td> The claim clearly contradicts the evidence.<\/td> The primary point of error.<\/td><\/tr> Misleading<\/strong><\/td> The information is technically correct but used in an incorrect context, time frame, location, or causal relationship.<\/td> What is accurate and what was taken out of context.<\/td><\/tr> Fabricated<\/strong><\/td> A document, image, or video has been forged or manipulated.<\/td> The type of manipulation and how it was detected.<\/td><\/tr> Unverifiable<\/strong><\/td> There is insufficient evidence to reach a conclusion, or original sources cannot be accessed.<\/td> The reason verification was not possible and what would be required to determine the claim.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Editing and Review Process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Publication and Evaluation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Documentation of Verification Methods<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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