Finally got AdSense approved in Pakistan — here is what actually worked

I had three rejections before getting approved. Every rejection said something slightly different but the pattern was clear once I understood it.
The rejections were never really about what the email said. They were always traceable back to the same root causes:
Posts under 800 words — Even if you have 40 posts, short posts signal low-quality to Google's automated review.
Missing Privacy Policy — Not linked in the footer — an actual page at yoursite.com/privacy-policy with real content explaining data collection.
No SSL — Site loading on HTTP instead of HTTPS. Free SSL available from any decent host.
For Pakistani publishers specifically: the bank account setup after approval confused me too. You need your SWIFT code (not just account number) for wire transfer. HBL is HABBPKKA, Meezan is MEZNPKKA — these are not listed anywhere obvious.
Published my notes as a guide including a checklist: https://mustajabhub.com/how-to-get-google-adsense-approved-pakistan-2026/