Our Commitment

Forbes Pakistan is committed to ensuring that our website, interactive services, and mobile applications are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that all users deserve equal access to information and functionality.

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)
• Motor impairments (difficulty using a mouse or keyboard)
• Cognitive impairments (learning disabilities, memory issues)

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are actively working to increase the accessibility of our digital properties.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation

• Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
• Consistent navigation structure across all pages
• Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
• Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Content reflows on different screen sizes and zoom levels
• No content relies solely on color to convey meaning

Media

• Alternative text for images and graphics
• Captions and transcripts for video content (where available)
• Audio descriptions for video content (where available)
• No auto-playing media with sound

Forms and Interactions

• Clear labels for form fields
• Error messages that identify the problem and suggest solutions
• Sufficient time to complete forms and interactions
• ARIA landmarks and labels for screen reader users

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Alternative input devices

We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser and assistive technology for the best experience.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content on our website may not be fully accessible. Known limitations include:

• Legacy content: Some older articles and media may not meet current accessibility standards
• Third-party content: Embedded content from third parties (such as social media widgets or advertisements) may not be fully accessible
• PDF documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Interactive features: Some interactive elements may have limited keyboard accessibility

We are working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all of our content.

Tips for Improving Your Experience

Here are some tips that may help improve your experience on our website:

• Use your browser's zoom feature (Ctrl/Cmd + or -) to adjust text size
• Enable high contrast mode in your operating system settings
• Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate (Tab to move forward, Shift + Tab to move back)
• Configure your screen reader to use a comfortable speech rate
• Use browser extensions that enhance accessibility features

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We will make every effort to address your concerns and provide the information you need.

If you need assistance accessing any content on our website, please contact us and we will be happy to provide the information in an alternative format.

Contact Information

You can also reach our accessibility team directly:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Statement Updates

This accessibility statement was last updated on January 15, 2026. We review and update this statement regularly as we continue to improve the accessibility of our digital properties.